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Rappers Silibil n Brains on stage in a scene from California Schemin
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California Schemin' at DCA

Dundee rappers take on the music world in a new film from James McAvoy.

We're thrilled to announce two special previews of James McAvoy’s California Schemin’ at DCA! On Sat 28 March, we'll be joined by two special guests, actor Seamus McLean Ross and musician Billy Boyd, for two screenings of this thrilling biographical drama, partially filmed in Dundee. 

Priority booking for DCA Members, Friends and Patrons is open now. Tickets go on general sale at midday on Mon 2 March. 

 

Published

Thu 26 Feb
James Mcavoy behind a desk, gesturing

The film tells the stranger-than-fiction story of young Dundonian musicians, Gavin Bain and Billy Boyd, who restyled themselves as American rappers Silibil N' Brains to achieve hip-hop stardom in the early 2000s.  

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

New Releases
Rappers Silibil n Brains on stage in a scene from California Schemin

Preview: California Schemin' + Q&A

Duration: 1h41m + 30m Q&A
Sat 28 Mar 2026
New Releases
Two rappers on stage

Preview: California Schemin' + Introduction

Duration: 1h41m + 10m introduction
Sat 28 Mar 2026