Studio 383 is a documentary-driven creative studio that believes meaningful stories start with people, gain strength through purpose, and reach impact through strategy.
We focus on human-centered storytelling.
Moving people and missions forward.
Studio 383 blends documentary truth with strategic clarity. We believe every brand, founder, and organization has a powerful story waiting to be told - one that resonates on a deeply human level.
Our approach combines the raw honesty of documentary storytelling with sharp, intentional creative direction. The result? Stories that don’t just inform, but inspire action, build trust, and propel missions boldly into the future.
Founded by filmmaker and creative strategist Blake Babbitt, Studio 383 brings together documentary insight and creative intelligence to help brands communicate with clarity, emotion, and purpose.
Story First. Strategy Always.
What we do & How we do it:
Story
We distill the deeper truth within your brand and shape it into a narrative people can feel - authentic, human, and emotionally resonant.
What we create:
• Documentaries
• Brand films
• Founder stories
• Micro-docs
• Character-driven profiles
Strategy
We partner with you to build the narrative spine that gives your story direction and gives your brand clarity, purpose, and power.
What we shape:
• Narrative frameworks
• Brand messaging
• Audience insights
• Campaign direction
• Story development
Production
We bring narratives to life with cinematic craft and multi-platform precision - ensuring your story reaches people wherever they are.
What we produce:
• Cinematic videos
• Multi-format content (16:9, 9:16, 1:1)
• Brand campaigns
• Rollout planning
• Original IP
Stories that influence.
Content that converts.
Strategy that lasts.
Our work
Why “383”?
Studio 383 is named for the Brooklyn address where founder Blake Babbitt’s filmmaking journey began over a decade ago - a small apartment where the first edits, the first ideas, and the first real belief in storytelling took shape. The numbers became a quiet marker of origin, something he returned to again and again as his voice evolved.
But 3–8–3 represents more than a place. Studio 383 honors where the work started, but also the creative philosophy that drives it today.
Start with truth.
Expand without limits.
Return with clarity.
Clients
“Blake was so great to work with. He made the process intuitive, collaborative and fun. Best of all, he was able to bring Brooklyn Book Bodega's story to life, communicating it in an impactful and powerful way. We were so happy with the results.”
Rebecca Cohen - Brooklyn Book Bodega
“Blake produced a video for us that beautifully showcased our work with at-risk teens. He also established a great rapport with our youth during the shoot, which was evident by their authentic participation.”
Bobby Ferazi - Thompson Drive
Contact Us
Let’s build your story.
If you're working on something meaningful - and want to communicate it with clarity, heart, and cinematic craft - we’d love to talk.
Reach out anytime to start the conversation.