To celebrate the release of James McAvoy‘s superb directorial debut, California Schemin’ on Blu-ray and DVD, we’ve got 3 copies to giveaway on Blu-ray, thanks to StudioCanal!
We were a big fan of McAvoy’s film, with Nick giving it a 4-star review here, as we follow the improbably true story, the film follows two Scottish lads from Dundee, Gavin (Séamus McLean Ross) and Billy (Samuel Bottomley), as they devise an audacious scheme to con the music industry and achieve their dream. They pretend to be established Californian rap duo Silibil N’ Brains, bagging a record deal and appearing on MTV but, as fame beckons and the lies pile up, their friendship is put to the test.
CALIFORNIA SCHEMIN’ stars Séamus McLean Ross (Rebus), Samuel Bottomley (How to Have Sex), Lucy Halliday (Blue Jean) and Rebekah Murrell (One Day), alongside McAvoy himself and featuring James Corden.
Written by Elaine Gracie and Archie Thomson, CALIFORNIA SCHEMIN’ is produced by Danny Page of Homefront Productions and Michael Mendelsohn of Patriot Pictures, alongside Paul Aniello of Tartan Bridge and Simon Kay. The film is produced with funding from The National Lottery through Screen Scotland and Mendelsohn’s Union Patriot Capital affiliate is financing the film production.
CALIFORNIA SCHEMIN’ is available to buy and rent from digital platforms now and available to own now on Blu-ray and DVD!
Blu-ray & DVD special features:
- California Schemin’ Behind-the-Scenes
- Director & Cast Interviews
- On the Road: California Schemin’ UK Press Tour
**COMPETITION CLOSED**!
Terms & Conditions
- Open to UK participants only
- 3 (three) winners will receive 1 (one) copy of California Schemin’
- The competition closes on 26th July 2026
- The prize will be dispatched to the winner upon receipt of their contact details. They’ll be contacted via email, after being picked at random from the website entries
- A new winner will be chosen if the prize is not claimed within 3 days of being contacted
- The Editor’s decision is final and binding on the entrants. No correspondence will be entered into
- There is no cash alternative to Prizes which are subject to availability, non-transferable, non-negotiable and non-refundable. Prizes may not be sold, offered for sale or used in connection with any other competition or promotion by the Prize winner
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