Macee Binns Email & Phone Number

Los Angeles, CA, US

Los Angeles Metropolitan Area

Los Angeles

• Cast over 300 Real People, Non-Union Actor and SAG Commercials for clients such as Nike, Facebook, Google, H&M, Starbucks, Walmart, 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.

Los Angeles

• 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.

Los Angeles

• 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.

Little Rock, Arkansas

• 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.

Los Angeles

• 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.

Los Angeles

• 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.

Santa Monica, California, United States

• Directly assisted Casting Director with sourcing talent for a variety of Commercial and Documentary projects from pre-production through completion.
• Conducted nationwide outreach for both Real People and Actor campaigns across multiple casting platforms.
• Compiled promotional and social media marketing materials for a wide-range of projects.
• Created casting decks and one-sheets to assist production with talent selection.
• Assisted with scouting, scheduling and coordinating auditions; supervised high volumes of in-person and virtual casting sessions, completed bookings and post production paperwork.
• Interfaced directly with clients, assisted managers and talent agents with contract negotiations.

West Hollywood, California

• 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.

Los Angeles

• 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.

Los Angeles

• 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.

Los Angeles

• 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.

Los Angeles, California, United States

• Assisted students with scheduling rehearsal space, casting sessions, film shoots and obtaining film permits.
• Created class schedules and syllabi materials, assisted administration with organizing and advertising screenings, guest speakers and graduations held at Warner Bros Studios.
• Collaborated with updating academy website, logged over-time hours for faculty, gave campus tours, assisted with orientation for incoming students and coordinated schedules for multiple departments.

Los Angeles

• Reviewed submissions and edited scripts, recommending promising works for full review.
• Made significant contributions to the screenplay, Walk of Fame, starring Scott Eastwood.
• 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.

Los Angeles

• Managed social media for talent agency, generated blogs and press releases for booked talent.
• Submitted clients for film, commercial and print projects.
• Maintained comprehensive casting databases, scheduled agent and client meetings, collaborated on pitches and promoted talent to Casting Directors.

Los Angeles

• 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.

Master Of Fine Arts - Mfa, Acting

Bachelor Of Arts - Ba, Communication And Media Studies