top of page
ABOUT
A+B STUDIOS
EMMY® NOMINATED ~ FOUNDED IN 2012 ~ GRAND RAPIDS, MN
Picture: [Left] Benjamin Braff + team pictured for their 2017 Emmy® nomination for their Gems of Itasca series, Documentary Historical category [for The Bovey Edition].
A+B Studios is a passionate, Emmy®-nominated independent film production company co-founded in 2012 by Benjamin Braff in Grand Rapids, Minnesota. The studio specializes in creating engaging and inspiring stories centered on the people, culture, and landscapes of Northern Minnesota, where Benjamin was born and raised.
A+B Studios has served clients across the private, government, and nonprofit sectors, including Blandin Foundation, Grand Rapids Area Community Foundation, Judy Garland Museum, Itasca County (Land Department), and The Reif Center, among others.
The studio's work has been recognized with numerous honors, including being nominated for the 2014 Joel Labovitz Entrepreneurial Success Award, a recipient of the Blandin Foundation's 75th Anniversary Legacy & Leadership Award, and earning a 2017 Regional Emmy® nomination for Gems of Itasca: The Bovey Edition.
Grand Rapids–based Braff will lead a talented team of local creatives in bringing The Adventures of Benji Woodland to life. Rooted in the heart of Northern Minnesota, the project celebrates the region's rich culture, timeless traditions, and breathtaking landscapes through stories that inspire, entertain, and foster a deep appreciation for the Northwoods.
With a shared commitment to quality, creativity, and authentic storytelling, A+B Studios is dedicated to preserving Northern Minnesota's rich cultural heritage and ensuring its stories, traditions, and legacy are shared with future generations. Through meaningful, place-based storytelling, the studio seeks to celebrate the enduring spirit of the Northwoods while connecting audiences across the region and across the world.
Gems of Itasca series
Conceived in the summer of 2013, this Emmy® nominated series emerged as a beacon of cultural and economic revitalization, a strategic initiative aimed at amplifying the allure of a quaint county nestled within Minnesota's north woods. Collaborating seamlessly with local government, the area's tourism bureau, as well as various non-profit organizations and private foundations, A+B transformed the vision into a catalyst of community engagement.
At its core, this partnership was driven by a shared objective: to fortify the region's digital footprint while concurrently fostering cultural and economic growth. Through the lens of each episode, viewers were granted intimate access to the hidden treasures and timeless charm of Itasca.
By leveraging the power of storytelling, "Gems of Itasca" transcended the confines of traditional media, serving as a stimulant for economic and cultural growth and development. As online platforms became conduits for dissemination, the series emerged as a valuable tool for attracting tourism, spurring local commerce, nurturing a sense of communal pride, and picking up awards along the way, including an esteemed regional Emmy® nomination in 2017.
Committed Connections + Reif Dance
A+B was commissioned by Blandin Foundation in 2013 to produce a short profile film as part of their 'Committed Connections' series. The video was later utilized as a valuable tool in Grand Rapids' state bonding campaign with a special viewing organized for the Minnesota State legislators. The profile film helped to successfully secure $4+ million in state funding for a multi million dollar expansion of The Reif Performing Arts Center in Grand Rapids, Minnesota.
bottom of page