In 1973, he helped found Film Australia, an independent organization devoted to the promotion of Australian cinema.

He joined Film Australia as a production assistant.

Film Australia has produced a study guide.

Film Australia were inspired to make further drama productions following the success of Three to Go (1970).

White followed with Toucan 2008, for which he received funding support from Film Australia.

Later, he began making documentary and educational films for Film Australia.

Film Australia became a separate entity.

It was made by Film Australia to help draw attention to the problems the rural poor.

He made several short 16mm fiction films and worked at Film Australia as a production assistant and director of documentaries.

In 1973, after he retired, it became Film Australia.