Fortress Mountain, Alberta, Canada
“Jan is terrific. Simple as that.
European sensibility. He hails from Germany, with a
can - do - swiss army knife attitude. Very talented, great ideas,
works great with others. No ego. In it to make it beautiful and first class.”
Warner Brothers Studios, Los Angeles, CA
“We could not have done this (project) without your guidance and candor, and mean that in the most literal way. I can only hope that my next experience lives up to this one”
“Jan is INCREDIBLE. He is my go-to DP — WHEN he’s avail! By far, one of the most talented, key production experts in the southeast.”
Jan Balster
is a Director of Photography, cinematographer, and commercial director based in Asheville, NC. Under the banner of 83ºWEST, Jan brings a European eye and a collaborative, no-ego approach to commercial, documentary, and branded content across Western North Carolina, the Southeast US, and beyond. Credits include Wells Fargo, John Deere, Harrah's Cherokee Casino, New Belgium Brewing, TYR Sport, Haywood Pool Products, Visit NC Tourism, Visit Asheville, and PBS Frontline. Jan is also an experienced underwater cinematographer, bringing the same technical precision and visual sensibility below the surface as above it. Specialized capabilities include underwater cinematography, aerial/drone cinematography, Flowcine Black Arm, and cable cam.
“Jan is so wonderful to work with. He goes way beyond just showing up for the job. He brings ideas, gear, great attitude and is truly a team player. You really can’t go wrong hiring him.”
Cherokee, NC, USA