Macee Binns
Screenwriter, Playwright, Journalist & Casting Director
Screenwriter, Playwright, Film/theatre Journalist and Casting Director
Los Angeles, California
February 2022
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About Macee
Macee Binns is an award-winning Playwright, Journalist, Casting Director and Actress with a background of accomplishments in film, television, stage productions and viral content. Originally from Little Rock, Arkansas; she relocated to Los Angeles (in 2010) to pursue a career in the entertainment industry and further her education in the creative arts.
Macee’s film credits include roles in: FDR: American Badass!, American Ultra and she played News Reporter Sandy Killings in the feature film Miles Away. Some of her television credits include appearances in: 2 Broke Girls, Men of a Certain Age, The Doctors and Luck. She can also be seen in a sketch with actor, Andy Samberg, on the television show Comedy Bang! Bang! and in multiple episodes of Hangar 1: The UFO Files now streaming on Netflix and The History Channel.
Macee Binns is an accomplished writer that has WON several awards for her plays, screenplays, articles and short stories. Most notably, her acclaimed female-led romantic dramedy "Hand Twins" recently WON awards for Best Feature Screenplay at the prestigious 2022 California Women’s Film Festival, the 2022 First Women Film Festival and the 2022 Venus Community Awards out of hundreds of entries submitted from around the world. The unproduced feature-length script also placed as a Semi-Finalist at the 2021 Los Angeles International Screenplay Awards, the 2021 Scriptation Showcase Script Competition and the 2022 Filmmatic Drama Screenplay Awards. This award-winning script received Quarter Finalist Titles at the 2022 Richmond International Film Festival and the 2022 Scriptapalooza Screenplay Competition. In August of 2022, the screenplay was named a Preliminary Finalist at the 2022 Creative World Awards and it was one of the select few scripts that was passed on to the Semi-Finals at the 2022 ScreenCraft Film Fund Feature Competition with Mark Duplass. Additionally, Hand Twins received Official Selection Nominations for Best Feature Film Script at the 2021 Miami Indie Film Awards, the 2021 Toronto Film and Script Awards in association with Toronto Film Magazine, the 2022 Andromeda Film Festival, the 2022 LA Indies Film Festival, the 2023 Cannes Film Awards and the 2022 Toronto International Women Film Festival. Thanks to all of these accolades, Hand Twins is now ranked in the top 4% of all 92,191 screenplays on Coverfly. Requests to read the script can be submitted through TheBlackList, InkTip, FilmFreeway, ISA or on Coverfly.
Macee is a published playwright whose works have been produced at regional and community theaters across the U.S. In 2014, Macee’s short film script "Row 28" was awarded a Finalist Title at the esteemed Hollywood Screenplay Contest. Subsequently, the stage play version of "Row 28" was published by JAC Publishing & Promotions and is currently sold on Amazon and Kindle eBooks. Two original monologues from Macee’s play "Stone Cold Sober" were selected by Smith and Kraus Publishers for print in their annual anthology book series: "The Best Women’s Stage Monologues of 2017." This popular theatrical series can be found at Barnes & Noble, Target and most major book retailers worldwide. In 2018, Heuer Publishing acquired Macee’s play "Candi With An I" and featured the comedic one-act in their renown "Catalog for the Performing Arts." This short stage play can be purchased on Amazon as well as the Heuer Publishing Website. In 2019, Macee’s play “Now Boarding” and her monologues “Static,” “Stuffed Panda'' and “Undressed” were published by Off The Wall Plays and are sold digitally through their virtual publishing service.
During her time in Hollywood, Macee has worked as a Content Writer for the popular news media sites TheRichest, Ranker and TopBuzz; where several of her articles went viral and received over 3 million views online. She also has journalist experience working as a Reporter for The Canyon News in Los Angeles. In 2018, Macee accepted a job at Dancing Iguana Productions as a Segment Writer, Producer and occasional Co-host of the hit podcast, Left Unsupervised; available on iTunes, Stitcher, Google Play, TuneIn and Spotify. In 2021, Macee served on the Arkansas Arts Council as a Grant Reviewer and Panel Member, participating in the formal grant review process for performing arts organizations in her home state of Arkansas. She was also invited to serve as a Screenplay Contest Judge at the 2023 SYS's Six-Figure Film Festival and Screenplay Contest, where she was asked to score feature screenplays for the competition and participate on an Industry Panel sharing her expertise in the field of screenwriting. In her spare time Macee Binns co-writes a women’s comedy blog, with actress Fernanda Chaves, called: “Thoughts From A Tiny Ass Chair.” To view her blog posts please visit the TinyAssChair website and subscribe.
LA Indies Independent Film Magazine recently featured Macee Binns as an Up-And-Coming Hollywood Screenwriter in an article about her award-winning feature screenplay, Hand Twins. In January of 2023, Cannes Film Awards handpicked Macee’s screenplay, Hand Twins, as one of the select few scripts to be featured in the distinguished festival’s Annual Distribution List that is published on their website. Bold Journey Magazine recently did a full profile on Macee and her screenplay, Hand Twins, as part of the Bold Journey Series highlighting creatives in Hollywood that you should know.
Unique traits: Macee Binns is an award-winning Screenwriter, Journalist, Casting Director and Actress with a background of accomplishments in Film, Television, Stage Productions and Viral Content.
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Hand Twins Budget: $100K - $1M | Romance ⋄ Drama Years after an Irish exit and deep in the throes of an early mid-life crisis, a celebrity gossip writer returns to her suffocatingly small hometown in Arkansas to hunt for her late father’s missing ashes; during her search, she crosses paths with her damaged ex-boyfriend, who forces her to face the complicated past that she fought so hard to escape.
Credits
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SYS’s Six-Figure Film Festival & Screenplay Contest (
2023 )
Screenplay Contest Judge • Review and score feature screenplays according to festival program criteria. • Submit written reviews of scripts, provide script coverage and comprehensive feedback to participants. • Participate in Industry Panels at film festival to provide insight into the filmmaking and screenwriting process. • Serve as a consultant for festival submission strategies. -
Tiffany Company Casting (
2018 - 2023 )
Casting Director & Casting Producer • Cast over 300 Real People, Non-Union Actor and SAG Commercials for clients such as Nike, Facebook, Google, H&M, Starbucks, Disney and Verizon. • Cast numerous Documentaries, Feature Films, Reality TV Shows, Music Videos and Print Campaigns for top Production Companies and Networks. • Responsible for leading teams of 10+ members; coordinating all aspects of casting from outreach to bookings. • Communicate directly with Producers, Directors and Advertising Agency about project expectations. • Compile effective budgets, casting plans and bids for incoming projects. • Schedule and interview talent, upload and edit audition material, maintain a comprehensive casting database. • Supervise in-studio castings, virtual casting sessions and callbacks, interface with Managers and Talent Agents. • Create marketing materials and maintain social media accounts for company. -
Hand Twins (
2022 )
Film Screenplay Written by Macee Binns • The feature screenplay has WON awards at 15 different film festivals. -
Arkansas Arts Council (
2021 )
Grant Reviewer & Art Council Panel Member • Participated in formal written grant review and live discussion panel for the FY22 General Operating Support Grants with the Arkansas Arts Council. • Evaluated performance related organizations, complying with program criteria to determine yearly funding. • Reviewed and scored grant application material, proposed budgets and educational plans. • Compiled written evaluations of applicants and provided constructive feedback to the organizations. • Participated in Review Panel as a Discussion Leader, targeting questions to organizations about their relationships with community groups, educational programs and budgetary needs. -
The Richest (
2017 - 2021 )
Staff Writer • Wrote high traffic celebrity profiles and entertainment news articles for the popular media website that generated thousands of views per post. • Wrote several articles that received over 3 million views online. • Conducted research on assigned topics, interviewed individuals relevant to articles and created content according to briefs. • Developed pitch one-liners, transforming them into long-form articles and listicle content for publication. • Wrote popular features, reviews, listicles, lifestyle articles, opinion pieces and blog posts for news outlets. • Selected photos and compiled layouts for publishing. -
Indigo Casting, CD Tiffany Persons (
2017 - 2020 )
Casting Coordinator • Scheduled and conducted fast-paced virtual casting interviews and auditions through Zoom and FastCapture. • Edited footage, completed uploads and compiled supplementary casting materials on links in a timely manor. • Created casting decks, one-sheets and talent bios to assist clients with talent selection. • Created project breakdowns, audition notices and talent profiles on multiple casting platforms. • Maintained a comprehensive casting database; reviewed, edited and submitted self-tape materials. • Scheduled and coordinated large group auditions on a tight schedule. -
Casting KO, CD Kellyanne O’Callaghan (
2016 - 2020 )
Casting Associate • Directly assisted Casting Director with sourcing talent for various Commercial projects across multiple platforms. • Scheduled and conducted fast-paced virtual auditions in a timely manor. • Reviewed and compiled self-tape audition material for client review. • Managed fast-paced, complex lobbies ensuring talent was prepared and comfortable in casting sessions. • Communicated directly with Talent, Agents, Producers and Directors regarding auditions and creative direction. • Created talent profiles and generated casting links through FastCapture, Casting Networks and Casting Crane. • Conducted nationwide outreach, created breakdown materials and assisted with scouting. -
Off The Wall Plays (
2019 )
Theater Published Macee's Play "Now Boarding" • Sold digitally through the Off The Wall Plays virtual publishing service. -
Dancing Iguana Productions (
2017 - 2019 )
Dancing Iguana Productions, Left Unsupervised Podcast • Developed episode content for a sizable digital audience, cultivated new ideas for segments, researched guests and managed daily schedules. • Supervised production, monitored use of recording equipment, oversaw recording sessions and edits to ensure brand standards. • Assisted with pitches, content creation, story coverage and celebrity interviews. • Provided support from concept to editorial completion, including distribution and commerce extensions. • Created marketing materials and maintained social media platforms for various podcast channels. • Advertised new episodes, maintained budgets and supported the overall growth of the project. -
Heuer Publishing (
2018 )
Theater Published Macee's One-Act Play "Candi With An I" •Heuer Publishing featured the comedic one-act in their renown Catalog for the Performing Arts. •This short stage play can be purchased on Amazon and the Heuer Publishing Website. -
TopBuzz (
2016 - 2018 )
Freelance Editorial Content Writer • Wrote high traffic articles, blogs and social media posts that optimize online presence. • Interviewed sources, researched leads and generated topics for features. • Generated pitch ideas for daily content. • Selected photos and compiled layouts for publishing. -
Ranker (
2017 - 2018 )
Freelance Writer • Produced compelling and relevant content to educate and entertain readers on the popular news media website. • Wrote high traffic entertainment news stories and listicles that generated thousands of views online. • Cultivated ideas and pitches for features, listicles, reviews and opinion pieces. • Conducted research on assigned topics, interviewed individuals relevant to articles and created content according to briefs. • Selected photos and compiled layouts for publishing. • Developed pitch one-liners, transforming them into long-form articles and listicle content for the web. -
Smith & Kraus Publishers (
2017 )
Theater Published Macee's Monologues in "The Best Women’s Stage Monologues of 2017" Book Series • Two original monologues from Macee’s play, Stone Cold Sober, were selected by Smith and Kraus Publishers for print in their annual anthology book series: "The Best Women’s Stage Monologues of 2017." •This popular theatrical series can be found at Barnes & Noble, Target and most major book retailers worldwide. -
Canyon News (
2016 - 2017 )
News Brief Writer & Assignment Reporter • Researched and wrote breaking news articles for The Canyon Newspaper and Canyon News Online. • Wrote daily news summaries for website, optimizing online presence for news briefs and articles. • Contacted and interviewed sources, researched leads and generated topics for features. • Verified facts and reported breaking news in the Los Angeles area on a weekly basis. -
JAC Publishing & Promotions (
2016 )
Published Macee's Award Wining Play "Row 28" • The Row 28 play was published by JAC Publishing & Promotions and is currently sold on Amazon and Kindle eBooks. -
J Thomas Entertainment (
2012 - 2016 )
Script Consultant & Assistant Producer • Reviewed submissions and edited scripts, recommending promising works for full review. • Provided script coverage and notes to executives on projects in development. • Generated content for press articles and packets, movie reviews, blogs and advertising. • Collaborated on film shoots, publicity and promotions, prepared and submitted all paperwork to SAG-AFRTA. -
Million Dollar Matchmaker (
2016 )
Television by Thinkfactory Media (TV Series) - Played Self (1 episode, 2016) -
The Doctors (
2015 )
Television by CBS (TV Series) - Victim Reenactment (1 episode, 2015) -
Hangar 1: The UFO Files (
2015 )
Television by The History Channel (TV Series) - South Carolina Couple / Mrs. Turner / Female in Couple (4 episodes, 2014) -
Miles Away (
2015 )
Film by Falkonqwest Productions Sandy Killings -
American Ultra (
2015 )
Film by Lionsgate Party Hipster -
Scott Productions (
2011 - 2014 )
Writing Consultant & Assistant Producer • Reviewed submissions, created script coverage and recommended promising works for full review. • Maintained incoming and outgoing submissions for the company. • Prepared and submitted all SAG-AFRTA paperwork for productions. • Provided notes and feedback on projects in development, collaborated on several screenplay rewrites, assisted with production of film shoots, developed content for new streaming platforms. -
Edge OF Tomorrow (
2014 )
Film by Warner Bros. Russian Aide -
Comedy Bang! Bang! (
2013 )
Television by Anchor Bay Entertainment (TV Series) - Seat Filler (1 episode, 2013) -
The Fortune Theory (
2013 )
Film by Blackboard Pictures Hot red head -
It's a Wrap (
2012 )
Television by Clevver Media (TV Series) - Played Self (1 episode, 2012) -
Ringer (
2012 )
Television by CW Network (TV Series) - Kissing couple (1 episode, 2012) -
FDR: American Badass! (
2012 )
Film by Screen Media Films News reporter #1 -
Days Of Our Lives (
2011 )
Television by Corday Productions (TV Series) - Nurse (2 episodes, 2010) -
The Young And The Restless (
2011 )
Television by CBS (TV Series) - Party Guest (1 episode, 2011) -
Man Up! (
2011 )
Television by ABC (TV Series) - Bridesmaid (1 episode, 2011) -
2 Broke Girls (
2011 )
Television by CBS (TV Series) - Elf Applicant (1 episode, 2011) -
Luck (
2011 )
Television by HBO (TV Series) - Waitress (1 episode, 2011) -
Men of a Certain Age (
2009 )
Television by TNT Originals (TV Series) - Waitress (5 episodes, 2009) -
Come Early Morning (
2006 )
Film by Bold Films Bar Patron -
Static (
2005 )
Film by Dir. Clay Reed Dirty girl #1
Awards
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Cannes Film Awards | Official Selection, Annual Distribution List | | Hand Twins | Best Screenplay
(2023) -
California Women's Film Festival | WINNER | Hand Twins | Best Feature Screenplay
(2022) -
Miami Indie Film Awards | Official Selection | Hand Twins | Best Unproduced Script
(2022) -
Toronto International Women Film Festival | Official Selection | Hand Twins | Best Unproduced Script
(2022) -
Richmond International Film Festival | Quarter Finalist | Hand Twins | Best Feature Screenplay
(2022) -
First Women's Film Festival | WINNER | Hand Twins | Best Feature Screenplay
(2022) -
Andromeda Film Festival | Jury Selection | Hand Twins | Best Screenplay
(2022) -
Fall ScreenCraft Film Fund | Semi-Finalist | Hand Twins | Best Screenplay
(2022) -
Filmmatic Drama Screenplay Awards | Semi-Finalist | Hand Twins | Best Screenplay
(2022) -
Venus Community Awards | WINNER | Hand Twins | Best Feature Screenplay
(2022) -
Scriptapalooza Screenplay Competition | Quarter Finalist | Hand Twins | Best Feature Screenplay
(2022) -
Creative World Awards | Preliminary Finalist | Hand Twins | Best Drama Screenplay
(2022) -
LA Indies Film Festival | Honorable Mention & Official Selection | Hand Twins | Best Screenplay
(2022) -
Scriptation Showcase Screenwriting Competition | Semi-Finalist | Hand Twins | Best Drama Screenplay
(2021) -
Toronto Film & Script Awards | Official Selection | Hand Twins | Best Screenplay
(2021) -
Los Angeles International Screenplay Awards | Semi-Finalist | Hand Twins | Best Feature Screenplay
(2021) -
Hollywood Screenplay Contest | Finalist | Row 28 | Best Short Screenplay
(2014)
Education
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University of Central Arkansas
(2009-2011) -
New York Film Academy, Universal Studios
(2009-2011) -
BA in Theatre with Minor in Creative Writing
(2009-2011) -
MFA in Acting with Screenwriting Emphasis
(2005-2008)
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