California Schemin' (15)
About this Event
1:30pm Doors open
1:45pm Film start
Tickets: free/£3.50/£5/£8 +booking fee
English, 107 minutes
James McAvoy’s directorial debut, based on an outrageous true story. In the early 2000’s, Dundee rappers Gavin Bain and Billy Boyd were dismissed for sounding "too Scottish." So they faked American identities, re-recorded their tracks with Californian accents, and hustled into the music industry. To their shock, the plan works, but as their deception deepens, the pressure mounts and cracks begin to show
Individual tickets are priced on a sliding scale, and we want our screenings to be accessible. If cost is a barrier, please get in touch with [email protected] to request a free ticket. Please note that we have a limited number of free tickets allocated per screening.
Tickets can also be bought on-the-door by card or cash on the day, subject to availability.
Unreserved seating. If you have any access requirements, please contact so we can make arrangements. Our venue is fully accessible, and we can supply a free carer’s ticket.
Please be aware this film is rated 15 by the BBFC. You must be 15 years or older to attend.
The 2026 BFI FAN UK-wide season, Rip It Up, explores and celebrates the changing face of youth rebellion, culture and expression – from joy to heartbreak – on screen in the UK.
As part of the season, The Pyramid at Anderston presents Rip It Up at The Pyramid Weekender, co-curated with Ken McCluskey (The Bluebells) and in partnership with Street Level Photoworks.
A packed weekend of film, music, photography and special guests, with our host and MC for the weekend, Alistair Braidwood, including: an exhibition drawn from the archives of Harry Papadopolous, Glastonbury images by Jill Furmanovsky, exclusive event screenings, a special walk with Glasgow Music City Tour, book signings, live performance, print your own merch and memorabilia with Print Clan and Letterspace, pop up portrait studio, live DJ sets and a vinyl, books and merchandise fair, will take over the iconic Pyramid on Friday 25th, Saturday 26th and Sunday 27th September.
The Pyramid Weekender is part of Rip It Up, supported by Film Hub Scotland as part of the BFI Film Audience Network (FAN), made possible by the National Lottery.
Where is it happening?
Event Location & Nearby Stays:
GBP 4.50 to GBP 9.38
