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California Schemin (2025)
101 min | Music

California Schemin (2025)

101 min | Music

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) | Elaine Gracie | Archie Thomson

Producers

Paul Aniello | Simon Kay | Michael Mendelsohn | Danny Page

Composer

Raffertie

Cinematographer

James Rhodes

Editor

Joe Sawyer (edited by)

Casting Director

Kahleen Crawford

Production Designer

Andy Drummond

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Edit Completed

Updated Jul 22, 2025

Release date

Sep 6, 2025 (Canada)

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16 cast members

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