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California Schemin' California Schemin'
California Schemin' and Everybody To Kenmure Street
California Schemin' (Country: UK, US; Year: 2025; Director: James McAvoy; Writer: Gavin Bain, Elaine Gracie, Archie Thomson; Stars: James McAvoy, Seamus McLean Ross, Amber Anderson, Samuel Bottomley, Tayla Kovacevic-Ebong)
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.
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Everybody To Kenmure Street (Country: United Kingdom; Year: 2026; Director: Felipe Bustos Sierra)
In May 2021, a UK Home Office dawn raid triggers one of the most spontaneous and successful acts of civil resistance in recent memory. In Scotland’s most diverse neighbourhood, hundreds of residents rush to the streets to stop the deportation of their neighbours.
Full Review See: Felipe Bustos Sierra on safeguarding and authenticity in Everybody To Kenmure Street.
Splitsville (Country: US; Year: 2025; Director: Michael Angelo Covino; Writer: Michael Angelo Covino, Kyle Marvin; Stars: Adria Arjona, Dakota Johnson, O-T Fagbenle, Nicholas Braun, David Castañeda, Charlie Gillespie, Simon Webster, Michael Angelo Covino, Kyle Marvin, Tyrone Benskin, Stephen Adekolu, Jessika Mathurin, Letitia Brookes, Robin Guillen, Marc Assiniwi)
Splitsville picks up with Ashley asking for a divorce, watching as the good-natured Carey runs to his friends, Julie and Paul, for support. He’s shocked to discover that the secret to their happiness is an open marriage; that is, until Carey crosses the line and throws all of their relationships into chaos.
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