Hicham et Samir Harrag are twin brothers. They are 40 years old and come from the Parisian suburbs. They are both directors, producers and writers. After graduating from high school, they sign up for renowned filmmaker classes in Paris to level up their game and they build up a solid cinematographic culture. Being from a modest social class, the twins work hard to pay for those expensive classes, but they also use their mischief and the perks of being twin brothers. Indeed, movie class remembers this student the brothers Hicham and Samir. One seat for two, never one without the other… Their brotherhood is at the heart of their story and it is also their biggest strength.

Along with those experiences, the twins start working on their own projects as writers, producers and directors. Their first short movies Sacré Coeur (2016) where they work with DOP Jean Claude Aumont and to launch the acting career of glamour model Dorca Copin who worked for Air France, Clarins, Lancôme, L’Oréal, Cartier, Lacoste… Their second movie Nhel Cheitan (2018), twins brothers had chance to work in this project with Famous actors like Hicham Yacoubi who he act with Jacques Audiar in the movie “Un prophète” or “Munich” and the actor Alain Bouzigues who act in “Camera café” or “Baron noir”.

Nhel Cheitan are selected in notorious French and international film festivals, amongst which the prestigious Festival de Cannes Short Film, is granted the Grand Prix and Best Screenplay awards in Oujda’s film festival in Morocco. From the very first project, the twins showcase a strong commitment in regards to the story they want to tell. Authenticity, creativity and a gift to communicate strong and genuine emotions to the audience are part of their special touch. Team work is also one of their core values which is part of their success. While their projects have limited budgets the films are always supported by a strong core team of professionals who believe in them and in their talent. The twins’ third short movie, Grand Gaillard (Big Guy), released in 2021, showcases yet another side of their skills as writers, directors and producers. Grand Gaillard is selected around 55 festival around the world like including prestigious Rhode Island festival, their movie is awarded numerous prizes across the world, such as the Jury Award at the famous festival London LAHFF and Meihodo New York Film festival where Hicham & Samir received an award from Michael Douglas and Juliette Binoche.

In 2022 Hicham & Samir collaborate in many projects, they did them first step in fashion industry with 5 fashions videos. They had the privilege of working with the famous DOP Xavier Dolean who worked in many big production like the last one Tv Show Mrs Davids for Warner Bros (10 millions dollars per episodes), he trusted on them in those projects like Another side, Gypsy Funeral, Last Dance, My Bff’s and Rainy Rose. They have already planned to work together in their next film “Speaker Boy”. This year is fruitful for them on many projects, they are in final phase production with Yaya Production (Yamina Belarbi producer of “L’Ecume des jours” budget 19 millions Euros) on a new project “L’Escale” who they wrote with the one of the most famous script writer of France Fadette Drouard, she Wrote many movie who was selected to the prestigious Festival of Cannes like Papicha, Gaza mon amour, Patient… worked as writers and co- producers with “Happy Two Productions” on a feature film “Tomorrow’s dawn” who is in production phase, the main character will be played by Daren Nop one of the most famous Hollywood stuntmen. He played John Wick 4, Moon Knight, The king’s man, Black widow, Solo Star Wars, Valerian, Sens8… They also Adapted and will produce with them own production Studio Cine Magueule their short film Grand Gaillard as feature film with the collaboration of the renowed script doctor Kamel Guemra who won the Cesar for the best film last year with the film Tout simplement noir.

In 2014 , the twins launch their production entity in the form of an association and decide to name it Studio Ciné Magueule, a mix of a typical French phrase and the prestigious Actor Studio which was a milestone in their carrier. Inspired by their mentors from the famous Kourtrajmé and Jamel Comedy Club, Studio Ciné Magueule produces short movies but also several web series created by the twins : No Mans Land, La voiture craint, Ramadance, Et toi tu votes ? or Tv Show “ “L’Appartment” for Ofive Tv channel… Studio Cine Magueule also aims at collaborating with new talented artists and at supporting them. With that view, Studio Ciné Magueule keeps adding new talents and partners to its team, all from several generations, cultures and social backgrounds. In 2021, Studio Cine Magueule becomes a legal company and starts producing movies for new artiste.

STUDIO CINE MAGUEULE IN A FEW FIGURES…
6 movies – 2 documentaries – 2 Tv Show
More than 130 nominations and
50 awards in international film festivals
50 web-series episodes, 10 fashion videos
Several music videos and advertising for major brands like Nike, Evian, JVC, Aigle, Artonvel, Triumph, Headsquare, Ofive Tv, France Tv or Leboncoin …

Studio Ciné Magueule – From the Streets to the Screen

Since our arrival in Los Angeles, we have built our cinematic vision through short films, commercials, fashion videos, music videos, and other artistic projects. Every frame captured, every story told, has brought us closer to our goal: a cinema without compromise—raw, visceral, and unapologetic.

Today, we’re taking it to the next level with our feature film: Speaker Boy.

Inspired by a true story, Speaker Boy is a cinematic gut punch—an intense drama that dives into the cracks of a shattered dream. It tells the story of a musical prodigy pushed by his gambling-addicted father to sing in the streets of Hollywood to pay off his debts. What starts as a means of survival soon spirals into a nightmare, where childhood innocence collides with the harsh brutality of the adult world.

Staying true to our unfiltered, no-compromise approach, we once again immerse ourselves in the streets, the culture of Los Angeles, and the fight for survival, bringing a story that doesn’t lie, that hits hard with its truth, and that demands to be felt.

With Speaker Boy, the Harrag Twins are not just telling a story—we are giving a voice to those who are never heard, turning noise into melody, and fighting for a cinema that refuses to apologize for existing.

All Gas No Brakes – Bike Life in Los Angeles

In the same raw and immersive vein, Hicham and Samir dove deep into Los Angeles’ underground dirt bike culture with All Gas No Brakes. This documentary explores the riders of LA, those who transform the streets into a playground, an act of rebellion, and a declaration of identity.

Far from clichés, this film captures the essence of an urban movement, where adrenaline, speed, and brotherhood collide with a much harsher reality: the marginalization of a youth that finds escape in the ride, a way to exist in a world that refuses to make space for them.

No filters, no staging, no compromises—All Gas No Brakes dives headfirst into the world of those who live at full throttle, on two wheels, challenging the city, the police, and sometimes even their own fate. With this documentary, the Harrag Twins continue to tell America as it is—the streets, the screams, the roaring engines, and the dreams that burn.