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90 minutes in the studio
Enough time to settle in, find the rhythm of the format and record up to 60 minutes of strong material.
THE FACTORY PILOT / A PAID PROOF OF CONCEPT
Test your format before committing to a series.
Put your idea in front of three cameras and leave with the original footage you need to decide whether the format deserves a full series.
THE NEWSROOMTHREE CAMERAS / PROFESSIONAL AUDIO / ON-SITE PRODUCER
START WITH SOMETHING REAL
Not a demo.
Not a rehearsal.
A proper pilot.
The quickest way to know whether a format works is to make it properly.
The Factory Pilot gives you the cameras, sound, lighting and producer needed to capture an early idea properly. You receive every original camera and audio file, without committing to editing or a full production run first.
It is designed to answer the useful questions early: Does the conversation flow? Does it look right? Is this something you want to keep making?
WHAT YOU LEAVE WITH
One session.
Every original file.
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Broadcast-quality production
Three Canon C70 cameras, Shure SM7B audio, professional lighting and an on-site producer.
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Every original file
Raw footage from all three cameras plus professionally recorded audio, supplied by WeTransfer without editing.
Raw camera and audio files are supplied by WeTransfer within one working day. Editing, colour grading, graphics, social clips and revisions are not included.
IF THE FORMAT WORKS
Your pilot becomes part of the plan.
100%of the £225 pilot fee credited
Commission a production package worth at least £1,000 + VAT within 14 days and the full £225 pilot fee will be deducted from it. You can test the idea without paying for the first step twice.
THE LOUNGE / THE FACTORY LONDONIS THE PILOT RIGHT FOR YOU?
Bring the idea.
We’ll make it visible.
- You have a podcast or content idea but want to see it on screen before commissioning a series.
- You want to test the chemistry, structure and visual identity of a new format.
- You want to review the material with your team before investing in post-production or a wider series.
The pilot is deliberately focused. It does not include a bespoke set build, livestream, remote guests or any post-production.
BOOK THE FACTORY PILOT
Give the idea
a proper first take.
Choose a weekday session and tell us a little about the format. We will follow up before the recording to make sure the pilot is focused on what you need to learn.
PRIVATE TEST MODE
Need to record today?Same-day sessions are arranged directly and are not available through online booking.
Contact us for availability 1. CHOOSE A DATE
0 dates currently available5 Oct – 16 Oct
No sessions are currently available. New dates will be added shortly.
2. CHOOSE A START TIME
Select an available date90-minute sessionOn-site producer includedOne-day file delivery
THE PRACTICAL DETAILS
New clients and new formats onlyOne pilot per company or showMonday to Friday sessionsUp to three participantsExisting Factory studio setupsPayment in advance
Existing studio setups are included. Any wider production, set design or additional editing can be quoted separately.