Drawing on original archival research, collected press articles and interviews, this article examines the art documentary, television and film production activities of Jean Van Raemdonck. As head of the production company Art et Cinéma or Kunst en Kino, he made an important contribution to the professionalization of the Belgian audiovisual industry in general and the Flemish film sector in particular. Van Raemdonck's professional enthusiasm was also revealed in his strong personal commitment to his productions. This points at the complexity of the question of creative authority. Van Raemdonck's biggest professional talent definitely was attracting funding for his projects. This is clearly illustrated by his difficult, but ever profitable relation with the Flemish film support system.