Stories that move people.

About Waves Media

We’re a video production team telling stories for organizations and brands that are making a difference, from Southern California and New England to wherever your story is.

David Schmitz, founder of Waves Media

How Waves began

From weddings to brands.

Waves started as a small event company, mostly filming weddings. Along the way, we realized the part we loved most was finding the real story in a moment and telling it well.

Before long, organizations and brands started asking us to do the same for them. More than 20 years later, that’s still our focus: helping teams tell the stories behind their work.

David SchmitzFounder, Waves Media

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What we believe

The ideas that guide every project we take on.

We believe in the power of video.

It’s the most powerful way to share a message today, and its reach is like no other. The strongest call to action is still the play button.

We’re all about relationship.

The best work comes from ongoing collaboration. And we’re nice. One of the best compliments we get is that working with us was fun.

We’re all about quality.

If we can’t do our best work, we won’t take the project. Quality means a story with substance, one that truly connects with your audience.

Technically savvy, artists at heart.

We know our gear and software inside and out. But what really drives us is the craft: a finished piece that moves people.

We’re ready for anything.

We plan carefully, then stay open to the great moments that happen while filming and editing.

Integrity matters.

Doing what we say we’ll do, being honest and candid, seeking to understand before being understood, treating people with respect, and working hard.

What our partners say

From national brands to growing startups, here’s what it’s like to work with us.

Brands we’ve made video for

Amazon logoToyota logoMicrosoft logoCoca-Cola logoMcDonald’s logoKeurig logoBlink logoAmwell logo

Let’s make something that moves people.

See the work we’ve done with partners like you, or find out what a year of video could look like.