Macee Binns’ new feature screenplay The Pyramid Scheme—a daring, female ensemble revenge flick co-written with Fernanda Chaves—was named a Semifinalist in InkTip’s Spring 2025 Pitch to Page Feature Scripts Screenwriting Contest. Selected from a hundreds of submissions, the script placed in the top 24, marking an impressive debut for the project's first festival entry. A psychological thriller laced with dark humor, The Pyramid Scheme delivers a sharp critique of misogyny, exploring the extreme lengths scorned women will go to reclaim their power. This early recognition highlights the project’s strong potential and marketability. The writing duo is currently shopping the script and hopes to move it into development in the coming year.

Macee Binns’s original feature-length screenplay Hand Twins is a bold, female-led romantic dramedy that has gained notable recognition on the international festival circuit. The script has earned 17 screenwriting honors to date — including three Best Feature Screenplay awards — as well as multiple finalist, semifinalist, and jury special selections. Thanks to these accolades Hand Twins has climbed to the top 4% of all 293,000+ scripts ranked on Coverfly. Industry professionals interested in reviewing the script can request access via InkTip or through the contact information listed on Macee’s website.

Macee Binns’ feature screenplay Hand Twins won Best Feature Film Script at the 2022 California Women’s Film Festival, selected from hundreds of international entries. In celebration of this achievement, Macee was invited to speak on a screenwriting panel at the festival in Hollywood, where she shared her insight and expertise with fellow creatives. With 17 awards to date and a Coverfly ranking in the top 4% of over 290,000 screenplays, Hand Twins continues to gain momentum on the festival circuit and shows strong potential for future development.

Macee Binns’ feature film script Hand Twins earned a Semifinalist placement in the 2022 Fall ScreenCraft Film Fund Feature Screenplay Competition. Selected from thousands of international submissions, the script ranked among the top 100 entries. Widely regarded as one of the most competitive and prestigious screenplay competitions, a Semifinalist title from ScreenCraft is a highly respected achievement within the screenwriting community and industry at large.

Macee Binns’ feature screenplay Hand Twins was named a Finalist for Best Feature Screenplay at the 2021 Los Angeles International Screenplay Awards, placing in the top 3% of over 1,000 submissions. This recognition along with the script’s continued success on the festival circuit has earned Hand Twins a spot in the top 4% of all 293,122 screenplays on Coverfly.

Macee Binns’ feature film script Hand Twins was named a Semifinalist at the prestigious 2022 Scriptapalooza Screenplay Competition, one of the industry’s most respected screenwriting contests. Out of 3,801 entries, only 100 scripts across six genres received Semifinalist honors — placing Hand Twins among the top 16 scripts in the Drama category. This achievement helped the script earn its place as a top-ranked screenplay on Coverfly.

Macee Binns’ feature film script Hand Twins was selected as a Semifinalist in the 2022 ScreenCraft Film Fund Feature Screenplay Competition. This year’s featured jury member was acclaimed filmmaker Mark Duplass. Out of thousands of submissions from around the world, only the top 100 scripts received Semifinalist honors. As one of the most prestigious and competitive screenwriting competitions, this recognition is highly sought after by both emerging screenwriters and industry professionals alike.

Macee Binns’ feature screenplay Hand Twins was named a Semifinalist at the 2022 Filmmatic Drama Screenplay Awards (Season 7), placing among the top 111 scripts selected from several thousand submissions worldwide. The festival is known for its competitive selection process — with only 10 finalists and a single winner chosen from the Semifinalist pool. As part of this recognition, a press release featuring Hand Twins was distributed to over 22,000 industry professionals and media outlets.

Macee Binns’ feature film script Hand Twins was honored as a Semifinalist at the 2021 Scriptation Showcase Screenwriting Competition in the Best Drama Feature Screenplay category. Selected from several hundred entries, the script stood out for its originality and voice, earning recognition as one of the few scripts to receive a Semifinalist title at this highly regarded festival.

Macee Binns’ feature screenplay Hand Twins was a Best Screenplay Nominee and received an Honorable Mention Award at the 2022 LA Indies Film Festival, presented by LA Indies Magazine of Hollywood. As part of the recognition, Macee was featured in LA Indies Independent Film Magazine as an emerging screenwriter. The editorial highlights her continued success with Hand Twins, which has now earned 17 screenplay awards and is gaining momentum on the international festival circuit.

Macee Binns’ feature screenplay Hand Twins was named a Preliminary Finalist at the 2022 Creative World Awards, placing among the top feature screenplay entries selected from thousands of global submissions. The script’s continued festival success has also earned it a spot in the top 4% of over 293,122 scripts on Coverfly.

Macee Binns’ feature film script Hand Twins was awarded Best Screenplay at the 2022 First Women Film Festival, a celebration of powerful storytelling by women in film. Selected for its bold voice, compelling characters, and strong narrative vision, Hand Twins stood out among a competitive field of screenplays, earning Macee recognition as a rising force in the field of screenwriting.

Macee Binns’ feature screenplay Hand Twins took home the top honor for Best Feature Screenplay at the 2022 Venus Community Awards, rising above hundreds of entries submitted from around the globe. Celebrated for its originality, emotional depth, and cinematic vision, Hand Twins captured the jury’s attention and solidified Macee's place as a standout voice in contemporary screenwriting.

Macee Binns’ feature screenplay Hand Twins was named one of only 41 Quarterfinalists in the Fall 2024 Pitch to Page Comedy Screenwriting Contest, presented in association with InkTip. The script was selected for its strong concept, compelling logline, engaging synopsis, and overall marketability — a testament to its potential appeal in today’s screenwriting landscape.

Macee Binns’ feature film script Hand Twins was recognized as a Quarterfinalist in the Best Feature Screenplay category at the 2022 Richmond International Film Festival — one of the largest international festivals in the U.S. This honor is one of 17 awards contributing to the script’s continued success on the festival circuit.

Macee Binns’ feature screenplay Hand Twins was honored as an Official Selection for Best Screenplay at the 2023 Cannes Film Awards and spotlighted in the festival’s prestigious Annual Distribution List publication. The script has since gained international acclaim, earning 17 screenwriting awards and receiving a full editorial write-up in the Cannes Film Awards magazine.

Macee Binns’ feature screenplay Hand Twins was named an Official Selection for Best Screenplay at the 2022 Miami Indie Film Awards. This recognition adds to the script’s growing list of accolades, with 17 screenwriting awards and festival placements to date.

Macee Binns’ feature film script Hand Twins was honored as an Official Selection for Best Screenplay at the 2021 Toronto Film & Script Awards. Presented in association with Toronto Film Magazine, the recognition highlights the script’s continued momentum on the international festival circuit.

Macee Binns’ feature film script Hand Twins was named an Official Selection for Best Screenplay at the 2022 Toronto International Women Film Festival and was featured in Toronto Film Magazine. The script earned a coveted place among the year’s standout screenplays at this internationally celebrated festival.

Macee Binns’ feature film script Hand Twins earned top honors at the 2022 Andromeda Film Festival, taking home the Jury Special Selection Award for Best Screenplay. Recognized for its originality and compelling storytelling, the script stood out among hundreds of international submissions, further cementing Macee's reputation as a rising voice in screenwriting.