What started as a one-man operation in a bedroom has grown into a fully outfitted production studio in Portland’s creative corridor. Powers Media House, founded by Mitchell Powers, has officially opened Studio120, a flexible, content-focused workspace built for photographers, videographers, podcasters and small business owners.
To bring the project to life, Powers leased 1,500± SF of industrial space at 1 Industrial Way. Mike Anderson of Malone Commercial Brokers brokered the transaction.
Studio120 occupies one half of a space formerly occupied by a local brewery. The space was converted back to two units with the other half now being home to Soma Metalwork, which moved in earlier this year and just celebrated their grand opening. The redevelopment reflects a continued demand for functional industrial space among local
makers and entrepreneurs. “We decided to market the space as either a single 3,000 SF unit or as two 1,500 SF units to cast the widest net possible to accommodate a variety of tenant’s needs”, said Mike Anderson, the broker from Malone Commercial Brokers who facilitated both transactions. “1 Industrial Way has been well-known as a local brewery hub for many years and the addition of Soma Metalwork and Studio120 is a great way to diversify the property yet still offer public-facing businesses that, in my opinion, mix well with the brewery scene.”
The studio is built to accommodate a wide range of production needs, featuring a 23-foot-wide, 12-foot-tall, and 15-foot-deep cyclorama wall, a turnkey podcast studio, and a variety of interchangeable backdrops. Powers plans to use the space for Powers Media House client work while also offering it as a rental studio for other creatives and agencies in Southern Maine.
“Ever since the beginning of this journey, I had a dream of owning a production studio that was built for the everyday content creator, production agencies, and local business owners to get in their content rain or shine,” said Powers. “This new studio space is a dream come true and has already made a positive impact on my business.” Powers explained how burdening overhead costs in the creative industry are and he wants to help local creatives and businesses combat that.
Powers came across the listing after seeing a Malone sign on the property. “My experience with Mike and the Malone group was great. One thing I really appreciated about Mike was his open communication and that he answered any questions or concerns in a timely manner.”
Studio120 is now open and booking. For more information, visit www.powershouseofmedia.com.