Get Scene Unscripted

Matt Cornwell — 130+ credits, 20+ years in the Southeast, and the man behind Get Taped's 350+ videos — joins Get Scene host Jesse Malinowski to unpack the real reason most actors aren't booking, the insurance backdoor inside casting offices, and why he refuses to coach during your self-tape. Plus: how Georgia still beats LA by $1.25B in tax incentives, his Steve Martin philosophy on stayin...

Jesse Malinowski breaks down 3 unconventional strategies to rescue your self-tapes from autopilot — including the Game of Thrones jacket that booked him the role of Beauregard, a Tulsa King casting director's slate story that changed everything, and why ignoring the breakdown might be your biggest advantage. Get Scene Unscripted delivers real audition tactics from the #1 Southeast actor podcas...

Jesse Malinowski breaks down the 5 non-negotiable elements every self-tape needs — from the backdrop and lighting upgrades that transformed his own auditions to the reader strategy most actors completely overlook. Whether you're taping in your kitchen or building a full home studio, this episode of Get Scene Unscripted gives you the exact framework working actors in the Southeast use to stand...

Jesse Malinowski sits down with Chad Michael Collins — star of 9 Sony Sniper films, Call of Duty: Modern Warfare's Alex, and a former Hollywood publicist who never took an acting class until age 24. From keeping his day job for 8 years after booking a franchise lead, to why he left LA for Georgia after 20 years, Chad drops real talk on audition technique, building multiple revenue streams, and...

What does a real working actor actually look like in today’s industry? In this episode of Get Scene Unscripted, Jesse Malinowski sits down with a working actor who is actively building a career across multiple markets — while balancing family, training, and creating his own projects. This conversation goes beyond surface-level advice and breaks down:How to manage jealousy and comparison in actingW...

Your reader can absolutely affect your audition more than you think. In this episode, Jesse Malinowski breaks down how actors can create a better self-tape environment, direct their reader more clearly, and avoid common mistakes that hurt auditions. If you’re an actor sending self-tapes, this conversation covers how to work better with your reader, why pacing matters, why overacting on the reader’...

In this episode of Get Scene Unscripted, Jesse Malinowski sits down with producer, writer, director, and editor Steven LaMorte to talk about what it really takes to build a career in film. From making stop-motion movies as a kid to producing major genre projects, Steven shares how persistence, creativity, and taking ownership of your ideas can lead to real opportunities in the industry. They also...

In this episode of  Get Scene Unscripted , Jason Lockhart sits down to break down a hard but necessary truth for actors: If you’re getting auditions but not booking… that’s information. This conversation unpacks: What consistent auditions actually signal Why booking isn’t random The difference between opportunity and readiness What agents are really watching When it’s a craft issue vs. a market fi...

In this solo episode of  Get Scene Unscripted , Jesse Malinowski breaks down  five major lessons he’s learned from earning over $500,000 as an actor  across more than a decade in the industry. Rather than focusing on audition tricks or quick wins, Jesse walks through the deeper patterns that made long-term income possible, including mindset, preparation, and treating acting like a real business. I...

In this episode of  Get Scene Unscripted , Jesse Malinowski sits down with  Sara Watkins , who spent  ten years in casting  before transitioning into a  talent agent role . Sarah shares what she learned on both sides of the table — from casting offices to agency life — and breaks down what actors often misunderstand about ego, self-worth, responsiveness, and consistency. This conversation covers:...

In this episode of  Get Scene Unscripted , Jesse Malinowski does something actors rarely talk about — he breaks down the  three smallest residual checks he’s ever received , including checks for just  one cent , and the lessons each one taught him at different stages of his career. Jesse walks through: Why tiny residuals don’t mean a job wasn’t worth it How investing in a market can take years bef...

In this solo episode of  Get Scene Unscripted , Jesse Malinowski breaks down  the three biggest acting checks he’s received over the last decade  and the  specific lessons each job taught him . After reviewing his SAG-AFTRA earnings going back to 2016, Jesse walks through: A $15,000 pharmaceutical commercial buyout and why commercials can be career-changing An Icy Hot commercial that proved one jo...

Actors often have big goals — series regular, major shows, career breakthroughs — but what actually gets them there? In this episode of  Get Scene Unscripted , Jesse sits down with  Emma Graves of District Modeling Talent  to break down what agents actually look for, why actors stall, and how real progress is built through  training, intentional planning, and realistic steps . They talk about: Why...

In this episode of  Get Scene Unscripted , Jesse Malinowski sits down with a recurring guest and working actor to talk honestly about  momentum, flexibility, and why working actors often say yes to projects others would turn down . They break down real career scenarios, including: Taking  local, lower-budget work  even after major credits Why  being on set beats waiting for the “perfect” job The m...

In this episode of Get Scene Unscripted, Jesse Malinowski sits down with his mom for a deeply personal conversation about his early acting journey, his first booking, confidence, credit, resilience, and why actors can’t rely on acting alone. They talk about:Jesse’s very first booking after almost giving upHow his mom pushed him into an audition she didn’t want to doWhy confidence, credit, and supp...

In this episode of Get Scene Unscripted, host Jesse Malinowski sits down with Michael Sokol — actor, writer, producer, and filmmaker — to talk honestly about what it really means to build a sustainable career in today’s film and TV industry. Michael shares his journey from acting into writing and producing, why becoming a hyphenate matters more than ever, and how creating your own work can deepen...

If you’ve ever thought, “It probably won’t matter anyway” — this episode is for you. In this episode of That Actor Couple, Jesse and Candace Malinowski break down a real, recent audition experience and the mindset shift that every actor needs: give yourself the shot to win. This conversation also covers:Deciding before you audition if a job is worth itWorking local and understanding worst-case sce...

In this episode of Get Scene Unscripted, Jesse Malinowski breaks down the big industry news everyone is talking about: Disney’s partnership with OpenAI and the release of Sora — and what it actually means for actors. Instead of feeding fear, Jesse offers a grounded, long-term perspective rooted in history, creativity, and mindset. In this conversation, Jesse covers:What Disney’s partnership with O...

Today Jesse sits down with  David Martin , the mind behind the original Get Scene studio design and the technical wizard behind so many of your favorite projects. From producing for major YouTubers and Cam Newton to editing over  500 million views’ worth  of content, David brings a creator-first mindset that every actor needs to hear.  This episode covers: 🎥  Why actors MUST learn the technical s...

Agent  Cheri Van Loon  from  Marilyn’s Agency  joins Jesse to share real, practical insights about auditions, communication, materials, and what it truly means to take ownership of your acting career. Cheri brings passion, clarity, and zero fluff — she loves this industry and cares deeply about the actors she works with. In this episode, she breaks down exactly what she sees every day inside the a...

Actor, coach, and filmmaker  Dwayne Boyd  joins Jesse Malinowski for one of the most  authentic and inspiring conversations on Get Scene Unscripted. From founding  Premiere Actors Network  over 20 years ago to working with  Al Pacino, Nicolas Cage, and Netflix’s  Raising Dion , Dwayne has lived every chapter of the actor’s journey — the grind, the pivot, and the freedom that comes from saying yes...

Actor and entrepreneur Rosemary Gilbert joins Jesse Malinowski to share how starting a pool company with her husband completely changed her life — both financially and creatively. This episode is all about the real side of pursuing your dreams while keeping stability and purpose. Rosemary breaks down how she went from waiting tables to running a thriving business that actually gives her more energ...

He’s got over  130 film and TV credits , but actor  Tony DeMil  says the biggest lesson he’s learned isn’t about booking — it’s about  being happy now. In this episode of  Get Scene Unscripted,  Jesse and Tony go deep on the mindset shift every actor eventually has to face: that more roles, money, or fame don’t guarantee peace. They talk about: 🎭 How Tony went from Orlando’s indie scene to workin...

You might recognize Lauren Buglioli from the hit soap Beyond the Gates, where she’s appeared in over 70 episodes — but her real story is about growth, self-worth, and learning to let go of perfection. In this Get Scene Unscripted episode, Jesse sits down with Lauren to talk about: 🎭 How playing a “flawed, powerful woman” changed her real life 💬 Why actors must separate themselves from their char...

What do casting directors really look for in self-tapes, and how can actors actually book more of the new “vertical” films taking over the industry? In this Get Scene Unscripted episode, Jesse sits down with casting director Cheryl Louden-Kubin to talk about the explosion of vertical micro-dramas, auditioning for fast-paced productions, and how staying grounded personally is just as important as g...