The project
The story behind Broadband Solutions
At Dream Engine, we worked with Sam Bashiry, an Australian entrepreneur and co-founder of Broadband Solutions, which was recognised as one of Australia’s fastest-growing technology companies at the time of filming.
Broadband Solutions provides high-speed internet access for conferences, schools, and large organisations that rely on fast and reliable connectivity. Behind the company’s success is a remarkable personal story.
Sam wanted to share his life story: from his childhood in Iran and his time in an Australian detention centre to becoming the co-founder of Broadband Solutions.
The brief
Connecting personal history with a business career
Sam approached Dream Engine to produce a personal, authentic documentary that would inspire others and strengthen his connection with his audience.
Our challenge was to connect Sam’s personal history with his business career in one film.
The approach
Filming the places that shaped the story
We worked closely with Sam and the Broadband Solutions team to plan a shoot that reflected the key milestones in his story.
Filming took place across three meaningful locations:
- Broadband Solutions headquarters in South Melbourne, capturing the energy of the company today.
- Melbourne’s CBD, where Sam landed his first job and began building his career.
- Parkville, where we filmed sequences reflecting Sam’s early experiences in detention after arriving in Australia.
These locations provided a strong visual contrast, from the challenges of his past to the achievements of his present.
Through interviews, narration, and carefully composed cinematography, we told a story that highlighted Sam’s perseverance and Broadband Solutions’ growth as an extension of his story.
The result
A film for several audiences and channels
The finished video was released across Sam’s social channels and Broadband Solutions’ platforms, giving the company a polished way to share his story with customers, partners, and wider audiences.
The film introduced the person behind Broadband Solutions by connecting the company’s growth with Sam’s values, resilience, and determination.
It was also created for use in presentations, events, and media features, helping the same story work across several communication channels.
Planning a similar film
Telling a founder’s story
If you want to create a brand story or founder video that connects on a personal level, we can help you tell your story in your own words.
Dream Engine can help plan the interviews and filming for a video introducing you and your work.
If you are looking to create a video to promote your brand or your services, contact us today at Dream Engine.
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Ryan Spanger is the founder and managing director of Dream Engine, a Melbourne video production company established in 2002. Over the past two decades, he’s produced hundreds of videos for businesses, government departments, universities and healthcare organisations across Australia. Ryan specialises in helping organisations explain complex ideas through clear, engaging video content, with particular experience in corporate communications, training and education.
