SCHEMERS is based on the true story surrounding music promoter David McLean.
Lightbulb Film Distribution are to release the multi award-winning & critically acclaimed music biopic SCHEMERS on DVD and Digital on Burns Night, 25th January 2021.SCHEMERS smashed expectations earlier this year and scored the highest new box office entry during its opening weekend in September, following its wins at the Edinburgh Film Festival and New York Winter Film Awards.
The film is based on the true story surrounding music promoter David McLean's stream of ambitious gigs in 1980's, which included Simple Minds, XTC, Ultravox, The Skids & Iron Maiden! Celebrating youthful ambition SCHEMERS features a great classic indie soundtrack from 70s & 80s. Shot in and around Dundee, SCHEMERS features Conor Berry's award winning on-screen debut as well as Tara Lee (The Fall), Sean Connor (Anna and the Apocalypse) & Grant R. Keelan (The Devil's Machine).
SCHEMERS follows Davie (Conor Berry) who is a dreamer from the council schemes of Dundee, who is constantly hustling for his next buck, then losing it on the horses. After a football injury, Davie falls for trainee nurse Shona (Tara Lee) and tries to impress her by running a disco. Along with friends John and Scot, the trio start promoting bands – culminating in a hugely ambitious Iron Maiden gig at the Caird Hall, Dundee. With ambition so grand they go deep in debt with Fergie, a gangster of legendary violence, Davie needs to use every trick to pull off the biggest scheme of his life.
Commenting on the release, Matthew Kreuzer, Commercial Director at Lightbulb Film Distribution, said “We are delighted to be releasing this independent film. Schemers is a based on McLean’s incredible true story and is thoroughly entertaining. Following its 217-screen UK cinema release, we’re excited that audiences will soon be able to watch this fantastic film at home.”
Writer/director Dave McLean added: “I’m proud to be from Dundee. The people have got a real spirit. And a great sense of humour. I really wanted to represent Dundee as a positive place, because it is.”
SCHEMERS will be available on DVD & Digital Platforms 25th January 2021.
