The Pyramid Scheme

When Leila's husband abruptly dumps her for a younger woman on the eve of their vow renewal ceremony, she's recruited by a vengeful, secretive, cult-like sisterhood of women bent on punishing their cheating exes in increasingly gruesome ways. As their revenge plans spiral into bloody chaos, Leila's attempt to leave the group leads to a shocking twist, binding her fate with their chilling new mission.

  • Macee Binns
    Writer
    Hand Twins, Row 28, The Pyramid Scheme, The Best Women’s Stage Monologues of 2017
  • Project Type:
    Screenplay
  • Genres:
    Thriller, Horror, Revenge, Female Ensemble, Suspense, Dramedy
  • Number of Pages:
    128
  • Language:
    English
  • First-time Screenwriter:
    No
  • Student Project:
    No
  • Digital Cinema Package:
    Unavailable

  • 2025 Pitch to Page Screenwriting Competition: Feature Scripts - Semifinalist
Writer Biography - Macee Binns

Macee Binns is a multifaceted artist with years of experience working both in front of the camera and behind the scenes. While living in Hollywood, she’s earned a stellar reputation as an award-winning writer and casting director.

As a casting director, Macee has brought more than 300 commercials, films, reality shows, documentaries, music videos, live events, and print campaigns to life for global brands like Marc Jacobs, Hyundai, Netflix, Crayola, Nike, H&M, Vice, and Disney.

In 2024, Macee took the leap into entrepreneurship by co-founding Black Sheep Casting with her longtime partners Fernanda Chaves and Mercedes Manning. Black Sheep Casting has already made a powerful impact, with work featured during the Super Bowl and at the Cannes Film Festival—garnering multiple awards. One of their standout achievements, casting Cetaphil’s Swiftie-themed Super Bowl spot, “Game Time Glow,” which was celebrated as the Most Emotional Ad of the Night by Vogue, The Hollywood Reporter, Us Weekly, Time Magazine, and Variety.

As a screenwriter, Macee is known for developing edgy, boundary-defying narratives driven by distinctive female protagonists. Her standout script, Hand Twins—a fearless, female-led romantic dramedy—challenged conventions and earned 17 screenwriting accolades, including winning Best Feature Screenplay at the 2022 California Women’s Film Festival and the 2022 First Women’s Film Festival. It also gained notoriety by placing as a Semifinalist in the prestigious 2022 ScreenCraft Film Fund Feature Competition (judged by Mark Duplass) and as a Finalist at the 2021 Los Angeles International Screenplay Awards. The script received numerous other Semifinalist, Quarterfinalist, and Official Selection honors, which contributed to its ranking in the top 4% of all 293,122 screenplays on Coverfly.

Macee recently completed her new screenplay, The Pyramid Scheme—a daring, female ensemble revenge flick co-written with Fernanda Chaves. This gripping psychological thriller blends dark humor with horror to deliver a sharp critique of misogyny in today's society. The script has already been well received and was recently named a Semifinalist in InkTip's 2025 Pitch to Page Feature Screenwriting Contest. The duo is currently shopping the script, with plans to move the project into development in the coming year.

In 2023, Macee launched the B!tchFest Film Festival & Screenplay Contest—an international celebration of women and LGBTQIA+ creators in film and TV. This groundbreaking event is helping pave the way for a more inclusive entertainment industry by proudly showcasing a variety of films and scripts crafted by the most badass women and LGBTQIA+ talent in the industry.

Today, Macee continues to write, push boundaries, champion bold voices, and create work that leaves a lasting impact.

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