Macee Binns Writing Portfolio


PUBLISHED LITERARY WORKS

Macee Binns is a published Playwright, Screenwriter, Blogger and Journalist that has WON countless awards for her plays, screenplays, articles and stories. Her crowning achievement, the female-led romantic dramedy script, Hand Twins, awed judges when it 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. But it didn’t stop there – the unproduced 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. Notably, the award-winning feature film script continued to make waves when it received Quarter Finalist Titles at the acclaimed 2022 Richmond International Film Festival and the 2022 Scriptapalooza Screenplay Competition. Hand Twins, proceeded to secure a Preliminary Finalist spot at the 2022 Creative World Awards, and it continued to gain recognition with those in the industry, when the screenplay became one of the select few scripts to be passed on to the Semi-Finals at the 2022 ScreenCraft Film Fund Feature Competition with Mark Duplass out of over 1,300 entries. 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’s 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.

Beyond her success with Hand Twins, Macee Binns is a celebrated and published playwright whose works have graced the stages of regional and community theaters across the U.S. In 2014, her gift for storytelling was honored when Macee’s short film script, Row 28, was awarded a Finalist Title at the esteemed Hollywood Screenplay Contest. Subsequently, the stage play adaptation of Row 28 was published by JAC Publishing & Promotions and is currently sold on Amazon and Kindle eBooks, making it accessible to theater enthusiasts worldwide. Macee’s writing talent extended into short form publications, when two original monologues from her 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. You can find this popular theatrical series on the shelves of Barnes & Noble, Target, and most major book retailers worldwide. In 2018, Heuer Publishing went on to acquire Macee's play Candi With An I and prominently featured the comedic one-act in their renowned Catalog for the Performing Arts. This short stage play is now readily available on Amazon and the Heuer Publishing Website. In 2019, Macee's creative writing talents continued to excel with the publication of her play, Now Boarding, by Off The Wall Plays along with her collection of monologues Static, Stuffed Panda, and Undressed. These works can be purchased digitally through the Off The Wall Plays Website.

During her time in Hollywood, Macee’s love of words led to her working as a Content Writer for the popular news media sites TheRichest, Ranker, and TopBuzz, where several of her articles went viral and amassed over 3 million views online. Additionally, her flair for journalism was further established during her 2-year stint working as a Reporter for The Canyon News in Los Angeles. In 2018, Dancing Iguana Productions recognized Macee’s storytelling abilities and brought her onboard their team 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 was invited to serve on the Arkansas Arts Council, putting her expertise to work as a Grant Reviewer and Panel Member, supporting performing arts organizations in her home state. Over past two years, Macee’s commitment to nurturing up-and-coming writers led to her serving as a Screenplay Contest Judge at the 2023 & 2024 SYS's Six-Figure Film Festival and Screenplay Contest, where she evaluated screenplays for the competition and participated in Industry Panels, sharing her aptitude in the field of screenwriting. In her spare time, Macee Binns finds inspiration alongside actress Fernanda Chaves, co-authoring the women’s comedy blog Thoughts From A Tiny Ass Chair. 

Macee’s remarkable journey in the entertainment industry has garnered significant attention. LA Indies Independent Film Magazine recently highlighted Macee Binns as an Up-and-Coming Hollywood Screenwriter in an article focusing on her acclaimed screenplay, Hand Twins. In January 2023, Cannes Film Awards handpicked Hand Twins for inclusion in the distinguished festival’s prestigious Annual Distribution List. VoyageLA Magazine recognized Macee's artistic achievements by featuring her as a Los Angeles Creative On The Rise. Bold Journey Magazine showcased Macee in their 2023 series spotlighting Hollywood Creatives You Should Know. Additionally, in August 2023, Canvas Rebel Magazine flaunted Macee Binns' multifaceted career as a Commercial Casting Director, Producer, and Writer in a comprehensive Editorial Profile as part of their Small Business Inspiration Series. In April 2024, Canvas Rebel Magazine wrote a feature story about the inspiration behind the creation of Macee's new hit international women’s and LGBTQIA+ film festival, the B!tchFest Film Festival & Screenplay Contest, in their Business Stories & Insights Series, capturing the essence of innovation and empowerment that defines this groundbreaking event.

Smith & Kraus Theater Book Publishers •

Monologues from the Play "Stone Cold Sober" by Macee Binns — Published in The Best Women’s Stage Monologues 2017 by Smith & Kraus

Macee’s writing talent extended into short form publications, when two original monologues from her 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. You can find this popular theatrical series on the shelves of Barnes & Noble, Target, and most major book retailers worldwide.
Cannes Film Awards Annual Distribution List •

Cannes Film Awards handpicked Macee Binns screenplay "Hand Twins" for inclusion in the distinguished festival's Annual Distribution List publication

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 publication. The popular magazine did a full editorial write-up on Macee’s award-winning screenplay, Hand Twins, which has been gaining traction on the film festival circuit this year after receiving 16 awards for Best Screenplay. Hand Twins was named an Official Selection for Best Feature Screenplay at the 2023 Cannes Film Awards film festival prior to the article's release. Requests to read the screenplay can be made through TheBlackList, FilmFreeway, InkTip, ISA or on Coverfly.
Hand Twins feature screenplay by Macee Binns •

"Hand Twins" an award-winning feature screenplay written by Macee Binns WINS 16 film festival titles

Logline: Years after an Irish exit, a celebrity gossip writer begrudgingly returns to her suffocatingly small Arkansas hometown determined to locate the missing ashes of her late father. Along her journey, she unexpectedly crosses paths with her severely damaged ex-boyfriend, unraveling a web of buried secrets and lingering heartaches, which force her to confront the tumultuous past that she fought so hard to escape. Macee Binns' feature-length screenplay, Hand Twins, won awards and received accolades at 16 different film festivals during the 2021 - 2022 festival season.
Hand Twins on Coverfly •

"Hand Twins" by Macee Binns ranked in the Top 4% of all 92,191 screenplays on Coverfly

Macee Binns' screenplay "Hand Twins" won awards and received nominations for Best Feature Screenplay at 16 different film festivals during the 2021 - 2022 festival season. Thanks to all of these accolades, the script is now ranked in the top 4% of all 92,191 screenplays listed on Coverfly. Requests to read the script can be submitted through TheBlackList, InkTip, FilmFreeway, ISA or on Coverfly.
SYS’s Six-Figure Film Festival & Screenplay Contest •

SYS’s Six-Figure Film Festival & Screenplay Contest announces Macee Binns as a Screenplay Contest Judge for both the 2023 & 2024 Festival Seasons

Over past two years, Macee’s commitment to nurturing up-and-coming writers led to her serving as a Screenplay Contest Judge at both the 2023 & 2024 SYS's Six-Figure Film Festival and Screenplay Contest, where she evaluated feature screenplays for the competition and participated in Industry Panels during the renown Los Angeles based film festival, sharing her aptitude and expertise in the field of screenwriting.
Tiffany Company Casting Announcement •

Macee Binns: recognized for her outstanding work as a Casting Director at Tiffany Company Casting

In the world of casting, Macee Binns is a highly sought-after Casting Director at Tiffany Company Casting, where she has brought more than 300 commercials, films, reality television shows, documentaries, music videos, game shows, and print campaigns to life for top clients such as Nike, Facebook, Google, H&M, Starbucks, Disney, Walmart, Apple, and Verizon. Macee won 3 Cannes Lion Grand Prix advertising awards for her work on the Mastercard “True Name” Campaign, the Microsoft Xbox “We All Win” Super Bowl Campaign, and the Ad Council “Generation Lockdown” Campaign with Tiffany Company Casting. She also worked on the Ad Council “Love Has No Labels” Campaign at TCC, which received a 2016 Emmy Award for Outstanding Commercial. Thanks to all of her casting accolades, Macee was recently invited to become a member of the Commercial Casting Directors Association of Los Angeles, where she is recognized among some of the most elite Casting Directors in the industry.
B!tchFest on FilmFreeway •

Macee Binns: B!tchFest Film Festival & Screenplay Contest now accepting submissions on FilmFreeway

In 2024, Macee Binns launched a new International Women’s and LGBTQIA+ Festival called B!tchFest Film Festival & Screenplay Contest, featuring a revolutionary in-person event for both Filmmakers and Screenwriters in the heart of Los Angeles. This groundbreaking festival aims to redefine the narrative by proudly showcasing the BEST Independent Films, Feature Films, Short Films, Documentaries, Animated Films, Student Films, Music Videos, Pilots, Web Series, Screenplays, TV Scripts, and Stage Plays crafted by the most Badass Women and LGBTQIA+ Creators in the industry. By providing a platform for recognition, awards, and promotion; B!tchFest is breaking barriers, amplifying voices, and paving the way for a more inclusive entertainment industry for us all. Submit your film or screenplay on FilmFreeway today to be part of a revolution that refuses to be silent.
2014 Hollywood Screenplay Contest •

Macee Binns: short film script "Row 28" awarded a Finalist Title at the 2014 Hollywood Screenplay Contest

In 2014, Macee's gift for storytelling was honored when her short film script, Row 28, was awarded a Finalist Title at the esteemed Hollywood Screenplay Contest. Subsequently, the stage play adaptation of Row 28 was published by JAC Publishing & Promotions and is currently sold on Amazon and Kindle eBooks, making it accessible to theater enthusiasts worldwide.