Studio Sherpas Podcast

Cinematographer Vanessa Carr shares her journey from indie films to Netflix documentaries, revealing the techniques and mindset shifts that have helped her capture authentic, emotional stories. She opens up about working with high-profile clients like Prince Harry while staying true to the heart of documentary storytelling. Key Takeaways The power of silence in interviews - let those awkward moments hang and magic often follows Stop thinking about "B-roll" and start thinking about "world building" for more intentional visuals Building trust with subjects is crucial - be transparent about expectations and impact from day one Personal documentary projects can actually lead to better commercial opportunities About Vanessa Carr Vanessa Carr is a documentary cinematographer specializing in character-driven cinema vérité. Her long list of credits includes On Pointe (Disney+), Heart of Invictus (Netflix), which was one of Prince Harry's major series, and multiple HBO films. Her work has been on every major platfor