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California Schemin (2025)
101 min | Biography, Drama, History

California Schemin (2025)

101 min | Biography, Drama, History

Two Scottish lads from Dundee conned the music industry by pretending to be an established Californian rap duo, bagging a record deal and appearing on MTV until their scam unraveled.

Director

James McAvoy

Writers

Gavin Bain (based on) | Billy Boyd (based on) | Elaine Gracie (writer) | Archie Thomson (writer)

Producers

Paul Aniello (producer) | Simon Kay (producer) | Michael Mendelsohn (producer) | Danny Page (producer)

Composer

Raffertie

Cinematographer

James Rhodes

Editor

Joe Sawyer (edited by)

Casting Director

Kahleen Crawford

Production Designer

Andy Drummond

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Updated Sep 6, 2025

Release date

Sep 6, 2025 (Canada)

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20 cast members

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Romany Shaw L- print top girl L- print top girl See fewer	Sunny Dancer
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