Doc Cine Intensive 2026

Price: $997

This is your spot in the only live cohort for 2026.

Trusted by 200+ documentary filmmakers worldwide.

What You’re Getting

An 8-week live online training with Vanessa Carr designed to help you master the craft behind premium documentary cinematography.

Inside, you’ll master:
– How to shoot verité scenes editors love
– Premium interview lighting techniques (for crews big and small)
– Composing highly cinematic frames
– Handheld shooting with comfort and stability
– Visual style, mood, and planning
– Career positioning for a competitive market, and much more!

Beginning April 7 2026, you’ll receive:

✔️ Weekly live lessons (8 weeks) - Tuesdays 12-2PM EST

✔️ Weekly Q&A with direct feedback from me - Fridays 12-12pm EST

✔️ An updated 2026 curriculum with fresh new examples + industry strategy

 ✔️ Frameworks you can lean on for vérité framing, interview lighting, and scene coverage

 ✔️ Updated lessons on marketing, positioning, networking, outreach, and how to survive a contracted market in 2026

✔️ A private filmmaker community + accountability

✔️ Lifetime access to curriculum

 What Happens Next

Once you enroll:

  1. You’ll receive a confirmation email.

  2. The 2026 Intensive begins live on April 7th.
     

⭐️ FAQ

When does the 2026 cohort start?

Live lessons begin Tuesday April 7, 2026 (8 weeks)

Live Q&A sessions begin Friday, April 10, 2026 (8 weeks)

REPLAYS FOR ALL SESSIONS POSTED NEXT DAY, LIFETIME ACCESS.

 Is this different from the 2025 version?

Yes. The 2026 cohort includes updated lessons, new examples, and revised curriculum based on industry changes and student feedback.

How long do I have access to the materials?

You receive lifetime access to all lessons and replays.

What if I can’t attend live?

All live lessons and Q&As are recorded and uploaded inside your portal for on-demand viewing.

Is this program right for me?

This Intensive is designed for filmmakers who shoot — DPs, director-producers, and directors who want better communication with their camera team — who want to make stronger, more cinematic, festival-caliber work and compete at a higher level in 2026.

What support do I get?

You’ll get:

  • Weekly Q&A

  • A private community

  • Opportunity for direct feedback during live sessions (curated hotseats)

  • Direct access to Vanessa to get all your questions answered

Who can I contact for help?

Email team@dochouse.co with any questions about enrollment or access.