Looking for a video production company in Washington, DC? You found one.
The Blue Wave is a video production company serving Washington, DC and the greater DMV, based minutes away in Rockville. We specialize in content + strategy. What does that mean? We make really good videos — and we know exactly what to do with them.
DC is a short hop from the studio, and we're in the District constantly — from Chinatown to Capitol Hill to Georgetown to the Wharf. We work with businesses, brands, and organizations across all eight wards, and out into Maryland, Virginia, and nationwide.
Founded by award-winning Director, Producer, and Editor Tom Prather — who launched his career photographing Van Halen — 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 was born in DC. My mom brought us into the city every single weekend growing up — now I bring my own kids. I shot my first film, Meetings, in Chinatown, and I've been filming across this city ever since: work for the National MS Society, and White House events featuring Arthur Brooks and, separately, the Montgomery County Innovation Lab.
It's been an honor to have that work featured in the Washington Post and the Washington City Paper. I know how to operate at that level — and I know how to get in the room. But the truth is simpler than any of that: my dreams were born here. I've been a founding Nationals season ticket holder since the team came to town — that's me on the field, right where a hometown kid never stops wanting to stand. DC isn't a market I service. It's home.
On the field at the Nationals game
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
