Preview: California Schemin' + Introduction

Actors Séamus McLean Ross and Samuel Bottomley who portray Silibil N' Brains, and Gavin Bain and Billy Boyd, the real life Silibil N' Brains, will be here to introduce this screening.  

James McAvoy makes his directorial debut with this stranger-than-fiction real life tale of Silibil N' Brains a.k.a Gavin Bain and Billy Boyd, two Dundonian lads who pretended to be American rappers to achieve their dreams of hip-hop stardom. 

With scenes filmed in Dundee, knockout performances and a killer soundtrack featuring original music by Silibil N’ Brains, California Schemin’ is a fast-paced, funny, and poignant look at friendship, public personas, and the double-edged sword of ambition. 

I saw California Schemin’ at Toronto International Film Festival and can’t wait to bring it home to Dundee. It’s a wild ride from start to finish – don’t miss your chance to see Dundee on the big screen here at DCA!

– David Nixon, Head of Cinema