Welcome to Jean Charles Counet's Website
Jean Charles Counet NSC is a renowned cinematographer, photographer, and director based in Amsterdam. As a member of the Netherlands Society of Cinematographers, he works on documentaries, feature films, and cross-media projects worldwide.
After studying film direction and cinematography at the Luka School of Arts in Brussels, Counet lived in Latvia for two years, directing two mid-length documentaries. His work has taken him to challenging locations, including Spitsbergen, Iceland, Kamchatka, Papua New Guinea, Congo, and Ukraine.
Counet is passionate about documentaries, where he has the opportunity to meet inspiring people and capture their stories. His intuitive and subtle filming style seeks a balance between what an image shows and what it suggests. In documentary filmmaking, he explores the boundaries of contemporary cinematography, while in fiction, he strives for authenticity in every moment.
His work is influenced by filmmakers such as Christopher Doyle, Krzysztof Kieślowski, and Andrei Tarkovsky, and photographers like Saul Leiter and Harry Gruyaert. These inspirations contribute to Counet's work as a cinematographer, photographer, and director.
With over two decades of experience, Counet has worked on over 100 high-quality documentaries and feature films. His "less is more" philosophy allows him to focus on the essence of each scene, turning fleeting moments into lasting impressions.
For a glimpse of Counet's photography work, visit jeancounet.com. You can also follow him on LinkedIn, Instagram, and Twitter for updates on his recent projects and upcoming events.
Here you can find an interview with Jean: https://cinematography.nl/article/17/A-jazz-musician’s-travels