" Inspired in California, Made in Maryland "
- TOM PRATHER
Looking for a video production company in Maryland? You found one.
The Blue Wave is a Maryland video production company specializing in content + strategy. What does that mean? We make really good videos — and we know exactly what to do with them.
Based in Rockville and serving all of Maryland — Bethesda, Potomac, Baltimore, Columbia, Annapolis, the Eastern Shore, and everywhere in between — we work with businesses across Montgomery, Howard, Anne Arundel, Frederick, and Prince George's counties, throughout the DMV, and with clients nationwide.
Founded by award-winning Director, Producer, and Editor Tom Prather — who launched his career photographing Van Halen on tour — The Blue Wave began as a place to chase creative ideas and produce compelling content. It's grown into an award-winning studio behind national television commercials, promotional videos, Video FAQs, and branding and design work.
Here's the part an out-of-state agency can't put on its page: I've lived in Maryland most of my life, and I was literally the last person to graduate from the University of Maryland's Radio/TV/Film program — they closed it after me. I know how business actually gets done here — I run one myself, right down the road.
I know which markets move fast and which ones want a handshake first. And yeah, I know the good fishing spots — where the rockfish are running on the Bay before the sun's all the way up. Honestly, I'd rather talk through your project over a pile of crabs than across a conference table. That's not a line. That's just Maryland.
Filming on Chesapeake Bay
But the videos are only half of it. Our strategy is built around how people actually consume content today. Our distribution methods — online video, video brochures, and wearable video name tags — change not just what gets made, but how it reaches an audience. And our design work goes physical: we install, and sometimes hand-paint, original designs directly onto walls, floors, and storefronts.
Video production in Maryland that doesn't stop at "we shot it." We make it — and we make sure it works.
Chief WaveMaker
Tom Prather, a Maryland native, founded The Blue Wave to produce original television programming. It didn't take long for him to earn a reputation as the guy who sees things differently — and for a two-word mantra to stick: Why not?
Exhibit A is how he broke into the business at all. Prather's first gig was shooting Van Halen — no credentials, no connections, just a few creative phone calls and a stack of letterhead. He talked his way onto the tour. Why not?
From there, he became a sought-after editor and director for national television commercials and long-form projects. Then he launched the Letterbox Film Festival — the world's first monthly film festival — after landing Cabo Wabo tequila as title sponsor. Bigger stage, same instinct: Why not?
Trusted by
SO KIDS SOAR/Dreams For Kids DC
So Kids SOAR is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit (EIN: 61-1716117) that empowers youth with physical and developmental disabilities to Strive, Own, Achieve, and Realize their potential. Through free adaptive athletic, recreational, and skill-building programs across the Greater DC area, SKS helps kids discover that a disability doesn't get to decide what they're capable of.
Tom Prather served on the board for 13 years. Across that time, The Blue Wave donated production and branding services — telling the organization's story on video to build recognition and drive the donations that keep every program free for the families who count on them.
The programs run entirely on donations, and every dollar goes straight to the kids. If this mission moves you the way it's moved us, you can give at sokidssoar.org.
Employment
We are always looking to meet talented and energetic professionals.
We are currently seeking production interns. If you are interested in working in a laid back and creative atmosphere please email the completed application to intern@thebluewave.net
We are currently seeking crew members for production on TV show series. If you have experience as cameraman, sound-man, grip and PA please email the completed application to blueinfo@thebluewave.net
