That Actor Couple

Jesse Malinowski re-tapes his Stillwater audition in 20 minutes after Candace Malinowski finds the graphic novel art and calls his character choice weak. Meanwhile, Candace breaks down her Hunting Wives costar auditions and why she’s ignoring a breakdown that asked for someone in their 60s. On this week’s That Actor Couple from Get Scene Studios, the Atlanta actor couple also gets into peak week n...

Jesse and Candace Malinowski get brutally honest about schedule conflicts on this That Actor Couple episode from Get Scene Studios: a Netflix avail check, a new Tyler Perry show and a Dairy Queen commercial that all collided with their calendar, and why Jesse says you should never tell casting about a conflict before you book. Plus, a new pilot casting major recurring roles Atlanta local only, liv...

Jesse and Candace Malinowski knock out 12 auditions in one week. The tapes include a Tyler Perry Netflix project cast by George Pierre, Will Trent, a Christmas vertical, and a 9-1-1: Nashville role Jesse taped from a trailer in Arizona. Candace shares the Will Trent notes on virtual readers, props near your mouth, and network tone. Jesse reveals the hotel room self-tape setup he used to book Bad B...

On this episode of That Actor Couple from Get Scene Studios, Jesse and Candace Malinowski break down how to leave a talent agent while you’re still under contract, why Jesse’s Fi-Core letter is still sitting unsent, and what the proposed 20% federal film tax credit could mean for Atlanta and Southeast actors. Plus a Zoom couples callback that split them up and turned into a surprise dance audition...

Candace Malinowski breaks down filming a $150-a-day vertical with 36 pages of dialogue, a bare-bones crew, and no intimacy coordinator, and explains why it did more for her than a $300 acting class. Get Scene Studios founder Jesse Malinowski also explains why The Challenger and Buck prove Atlanta is no longer a co-star market.

Jesse and Candace Malinowski are back after the Get Scene Virtual Actor Summit, where Jesse finally landed Cobra Kai's Billy Zabka after reaching out across four different events, and what happened when Billy's 30 minutes ran out surprised everyone. They also break down 6 auditions in two weeks, Candace's self-tape wrestling rug burn, a brow gel mustache hack, and why so many Atlanta a...

Jesse Malinowski went into a table read for the film Golf Trip knowing he probably didn't book the host role — but what casting director Kimberly told him afterward completely changed how he thinks about losing auditions. Jesse and Candace also break down when to follow up with a production that's going silent on you, why being the real-life version of your character doesn't guarantee...

Jesse and Candace get into the full audition report — including six avail checks with no booking on RJ Decker, a live Zoom Netflix audition squeezed between dog agility runs, and Candace's decision to intentionally book a $150 vertical just to bring back the real story. They also break down why Candace tested Backstage.com for the first time since 2014, and why the biggest thing holding actors...

Jesse and Candace Malinowski pull back the curtain on a week where they knocked out 10 auditions, debated whether any working actor actually follows SAG's 48-hour self-tape rule, and got real about the one on-set skill Candace still hasn't fully cracked: crying on camera. Get Scene Studios produces three shows a week for working actors — subscribe so you never miss an episode of That Actor...

Jesse and Candace Malinowski break down a week packed with 4+ auditions each, including Jesse's audition for the new Kevin Hart film. Plus, Jesse launches a live TV show that broadcasts to over 600 rooms at Children's Hospital of Atlanta — and shares the on-set acting note that took him half a day to figure out. Join Our Newsletter: https://getscenestudios.us7.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=7...

Jesse Malinowski lost 10 pounds in 14 days without cutting calories, booked his first real commercial conflict after 15 years of avoiding them (and it pays holding fees through 2028), while Candace breaks down the exact on-set strategy she uses so she never walks out of hair and makeup looking bad again. Get Scene's That Actor Couple covers the industry lessons that don't show up in acting...

Jesse and Candace Malinowski break down their week of NDA auditions, including why Jesse turned one down, their friend booking a recurring guest star from just two lines, and Candace submitting herself for featured background on a major project. Plus, the AI headshot debate: when is it okay to use AI on your headshots, and when does it cross the line? Jesse and Candace share what's working, what's...

Jesse and Candace Malinowski break down ReelShort officially pulling out of Atlanta, why your breakdowns have gone quiet, and the deeply strange AI "actress" reels the platform is now posting as if nobody would notice. Plus a feature film booked off a two-hour self-tape Jesse nearly passed on, a $4,000 voiceover renewal Candace didn't audition for, and her Lifetime movie premiere thi...

Jesse and Candace Malinowski break down why actors keep blaming their agents and headshots when the real answer is that no role was written for them, why the hipster headshot that everyone had in 2016 is officially dead, and what replaced it. Jesse also explains why the standard advice to repeat your self-tape at the callback falls apart when your tape had lighting cues, sound effects, and food in...

Jesse and Candace Malinowski break down the vertical bubble bursting: China's studios going AI, a top vert actor now working a vegetable stand, and an LA lead begging for a bar job, plus Netflix's CEO admitting AI touched 300 titles in 2026. That Actor Couple from Get Scene Studios also covers Jesse's three-audition week, why an audition is a "soft booking," and the 3-to-6-month mindset that stops...

Jesse and Candace Malinowski get honest about why booking a show like Will Trent won't make or break your acting career, why "do less" is advice most actors misunderstand, and commit to the bit even on different coasts. From 12-take desperation spirals to choosing fun nails, this episode of That Actor Couple from Get Scene Studios is a reality check every working and up-and-coming ac...

Jesse and Candace Malinowski celebrate 6 years of marriage, then break down two scams targeting actors right now: a manager who invoiced his own client $750 for AI-written ebooks, and fake casting directors impersonating award winners to steal $3,000 in phony SAG fees. That Actor Couple from Get Scene Studios shares the red flags, why you should never pay your reps beyond commission, and the takea...

Jesse and Candace Malinowski break down getting cut from a Miles Teller scene, decode SAG's $150/month YouTube contract, and reveal their celebrity hall pass picks. This That Actor Couple AMA from Get Scene Studios also covers IMDb strategy for working actors, vertical audition framing, residual math on national commercials, and Candace's new 5-inch heel boundary on set. Join Our Newslette...

Jesse and Candace Malinowski break down a slow audition week on That Actor Couple — including the $3,000 precision-driving job that started as a fun gift, the "special skills trap," and whether verticals belong on your acting resume. Get Scene Studios delivers three working-actor shows a week from the Atlanta market, with real takeaways on booking, mindset, and surviving the dry spells.

Jesse and Candace Malinowski of Get Scene Studios get honest about whether SAG membership is still worth it, why going fi-core may not hurt your career, and the regional contract quietly cutting Atlanta actor pay from $10K to under $1K. Plus the truth about who really profits when a movie clears $250 million, and the special-skill trap costing actors money — from That Actor Couple, the working-act...

Jesse and Candace Malinowski get real on this episode of That Actor Couple, breaking down a rate negotiation where Jesse asked nearly double and lost the job, plus an honest look at spicy vertical and micro-drama roles, boundaries on set, and finding your "chili pepper level." From Get Scene Studios, the home of the #1 Southeast actor podcast, this is the unfiltered side of building an a...

Jesse Malinowski breaks down the moment he realized a nationally running commercial paid him $3,000 when it should have been closer to $30,000 — and what that means for his SAG membership going forward. On Get Scene Studios'  That Actor Couple , Candace opens up about booking out due to injury, and Jesse walks through the exact no-fluff email every actor should send their agent when life gets...

Jesse and Candace Malinowski get real on Get Scene's That Actor Couple — tackling the TV credit myth that's keeping actors stuck, why asking "am I where I should be?" is the wrong question entirely, and how to actually audition with your partner without it destroying your relationship. Jesse also opens up about an audition he's not sure he should even submit. Got a burning qu...

Jesse Malinowski went a full month without a film/TV audition and reveals exactly what he did instead of emailing his agent in a panic — including the one move that got his representation excited again. Meanwhile, Candace breaks down what it actually costs you to film three vertical projects back to back with 19 pages of dialog a day, and why the actors getting quietly labeled "bad" on s...

Jesse and Candace Malinowski break down Candace's brutal 5-week vertical run including a 90-page dialog role, why she turned down a low-budget feature audition, and the big community news that AMT (Atlanta Models & Talent / Jason Lockhart) just launched a dedicated Verticals Department. Plus Jesse's $1,100 residual check, his San Diego hosting gig, and a takeaway every working actor ne...