Discussion Backpack — Moroccan Action/Thriller Seeking Producers

[mohamedtahangour2018@gmai]

Hello FilmPlatforms Community,

My name is Hicham Angour, an independent screenwriter from Morocco. I am excited to share my completed feature screenplay, BACKPACK.

This project is a high-stakes Action / Thriller / Social Drama set entirely against the vibrant and cinematic backdrop of Marrakech. The story holds deep personal value to me, as it is heavily inspired by my real-life experiences and observations working as a gas station attendant.

Format: Feature Film (75 pages / Approx. 90 mins runtime)

Budget Approach: Low-Budget (Designed for high production value using real locations)

Language: Modern Standard Arabic & Moroccan Darija (English translation available via machine translation)

Logline: A simple Marrakech gas station attendant’s life is turned upside down when a brief, unexpected encounter with two foreign tourists involves a mysterious backpack, plunging him into a dangerous world of pursuit and survival.

Current Status: The screenplay is fully polished and ready for development. I am currently seeking Producers, Co-Production Partners, and Sales Agents who are interested in gripping, authentic international genre films.

If you are interested in reading the script or the first 3 scenes, please feel free to reach out to me via DM or
at: mohamedtahangour2018@gmail.com

Looking forward to connecting with you all!

Best regards,
Hicham Angour

 

[Michael]

Hello FilmPlatforms Community,

My name is Hicham Angour, an independent screenwriter from Morocco. I am excited to share my completed feature screenplay, BACKPACK.

This project is a high-stakes Action / Thriller / Social Drama set entirely against the vibrant and cinematic backdrop of Marrakech. The story holds deep personal value to me, as it is heavily inspired by my real-life experiences and observations working as a gas station attendant.

Format: Feature Film (75 pages / Approx. 90 mins runtime)

Budget Approach: Low-Budget (Designed for high production value using real locations)

Language: Modern Standard Arabic & Moroccan Darija (English translation available via machine translation)

Logline: A simple Marrakech gas station attendant’s life is turned upside down when a brief, unexpected encounter with two foreign tourists involves a mysterious backpack, plunging him into a dangerous world of pursuit and survival.

Current Status: The screenplay is fully polished and ready for development. I am currently seeking Producers, Co-Production Partners, and Sales Agents who are interested in gripping, authentic international genre films.

If you are interested in reading the script or the first 3 scenes, please feel free to reach out to me via DM or
at: mohamedtahangour2018@gmail.com

Looking forward to connecting with you all!

Best regards,
Hicham Angour

Interesting premise, Hicham. Marrakech could give the film a very distinctive identity.

Since you’re looking for producers and potentially international partners, I’d be interested to know how you see BACKPACK positioned internationally. Do you have any comparable films in mind in terms of tone, audience or market?

I’m also curious about the language strategy. Since the story involves foreign tourists, do you see the film remaining primarily in Moroccan Darija/Arabic, or could parts of the story naturally be in English as well? That choice could potentially influence how the project is positioned internationally.

 

[mohamedtahangour2018@gmai]

Interesting premise, Hicham. Marrakech could give the film a very distinctive identity.

Since you’re looking for producers and potentially international partners, I’d be interested to know how you see BACKPACK positioned internationally. Do you have any comparable films in mind in terms of tone, audience or market?

I’m also curious about the language strategy. Since the story involves foreign tourists, do you see the film remaining primarily in Moroccan Darija/Arabic, or could parts of the story naturally be in English as well? That choice could potentially influence how the project is positioned internationally.

Thank you very much, Michel. I really appreciate your questions because I have also been thinking about how BACKPACK could reach an international audience.

For me, the Moroccan identity of the film is very important. Marrakech is not simply a location in the story; it is part of the atmosphere and the identity of the film. At the same time, the central story an ordinary man whose life suddenly changes after an unexpected encounter is universal and can connect with audiences outside Morocco.

In terms of tone, I see BACKPACK as a contained, character-driven thriller with elements of action and social drama. I would like it to have the tension and accessibility of an international thriller while keeping the authenticity of Moroccan life and Marrakech.

Regarding the language, I would prefer to keep the Moroccan characters primarily speaking Darija, because I believe this makes the film more authentic. The foreign tourists can naturally speak English between themselves. When they interact with Moroccan characters, the language can change naturally depending on the situation. The international version would have English subtitles.

I think this could actually become one of the film’s strengths: a Moroccan story with an international dimension, rather than trying to make the film entirely English simply for the international market.

At this stage, I am looking for a producer, production company, co-production partner, or financier who can see the international potential of the project and help take BACKPACK from the completed screenplay into production.

I’m very open to hearing your thoughts on how you would position the film internationally.