films for the greater good
“To see the earth as it truly is, small and blue and beautiful, in that eternal silence where it floats, is to see ourselves as riders on the earth together, brothers on that bright loveliness in the cold — brothers who know now they are truly brothers.”
—Archibald MacLeish
Who We Are
Founded in 1992, Big Blue Foundation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that produces engaging and entertaining films inspiring environmental and social change. We believe in the power of visual storytelling and character-driven narrative to move us and bring us closer to each other and to our world.
Our Projects
Boomtown: The Story of Downtown Frederick
January 2026
A small community on the brink of economic devastation rises up to become one of the most sought-after towns in America.
The Claire McCardell Story [Title TBA]
Currently In Development
A pioneering designer from Frederick, Maryland challenges the male‑dominated fashion industry of the 1930s and 1940s by creating clothing that frees women to move, work, and live independently—while insisting that her own name appear on the label.
Prime Suspect
Currently In Development
A shocking crime rocks the small city of Frederick, Maryland: the murder of Lisa Stanton, the daughter of a powerful congressman. When DNA evidence implicates a beloved police officer, the case appears open and shut. But the deeper the investigation goes, the more the truth begins to fracture.
Arcadia
Currently In Development
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What People Say
“[Boomtown] showcases the resilience of the human spirit that persevered through bold vision and risk-taking, serving as a beacon of hope and fostering the shared sense of pride and unity that connects community in a lasting and meaningful way.”
— Marlene Young, President, Delaplaine Foundation, Inc.