Whyte House Entertainment
| Company type | Private |
|---|---|
| Industry | Film, television, multimedia production |
| Founded | mid-1990s |
| Founder | Matt Hill, Peter Hill, Stephen Hill, Brett Hardy |
| Headquarters | Melbourne; Los Angeles , Australia; United States |
Area served | Global |
| Owner | Matt Hill, Peter Hill, Stephen Hill |
| Website | www |
Whyte House Entertainment (previously known as Whyte House Productions) is a global production firm specializing in film, television, and multimedia, boasting over 25 years of industry experience. The enterprise is owned by the Hill brothers—Matt, Peter, and Stephen—who also established the skateboarding and surfing footwear and streetwear label Globe International. The company maintains operational bases in Melbourne, Australia, as well as Los Angeles, United States.
History
Established during the mid-1990s by the Hill siblings alongside Brett Hardy, Whyte House initially concentrated on creating skateboarding documentaries. Among these early works was Tic Tac 2 Heelflip: Australia’s Skateboarding History, which was showcased at the Melbourne International Film Festival and gained international broadcast exposure in 2001. Their debut feature-length film came in 2000 with the crime drama The Heist, filmed in Los Angeles and featuring actors such as Luke Perry and Ice-T. This was followed by the 2001 rock band-themed movie Down and Out with the Dolls, which was presented at the Karlovy Vary International Film Festival.
Retaining connections with Globe and its associated brands, Whyte House expanded into digital platforms by developing websites and streaming prominent action sports competitions including the Globe World Cup held at Melbourne’s Rod Laver Arena and the Globe WCT surfing event in Fiji. The company produced a variety of television advertisements, as well as skateboarding and surfing videos for both home viewing and online distribution, establishing itself as a pioneer in digital sports media. Their portfolio includes collaborations with brands such as Globe, Almost, Blind, Gallaz, Enjoi, Darkstar, Dwindle Distribution, and SMP. Notable productions include titles like Opinion, AKA: Girl Skater, and Somewhere Anywhere Everywhere.
In 2007, Whyte House released The Man Who Souled the World, a documentary centered on skateboarding industry innovator Steve Rocco. The film debuted at the Melbourne International Film Festival and earned the best editing award at X-Dance. The 2009 documentary Love the Beast, directed by actor Eric Bana, achieved status as Australia's second highest-grossing documentary. Featuring appearances by figures such as Jay Leno and Jeremy Clarkson, it was notable for implementing carbon-neutral production methods within Australian filmmaking. Its global premiere took place at the Tribeca Film Festival. In 2014, Whyte House partnered once more with Globe to distribute the surf film Strange Rumblings in Shangri-LA.
Filmography
- 1998 Canvas: The Skateboarding Documentary (television documentary) Distributor
- 2000/1 The Heist (feature film) Production company with Arama Entertainment
- 2001 Opinion (video documentary) Production company
- 2001 Tic Tac 2 Heelflip (television documentary) Production company
- 2001 Down and Out with the Dolls (feature film) Production company
- 2002 Globe World Cup Skateboarding (TV movie) Production company
- 2002 AKA: Girl Skater (documentary) Production company
- 2003 The Globe World Cup Skateboarding (TV movie) Production company
- 2004 AKA: Girl Surfer (TV documentary) Production company
- 2004 The Globe World Cup Skateboarding (TV movie) Production company
- 2004 Somewhere, Anywhere, Everywhere (surf video) Production company
- 2004 Almost: Round Three (skate video) Production company
- 2005 Globe Wildcard Skateboarding (TV movie) Production company
- 2005 The Globe World Cup Skateboarding (TV movie) Production company
- 2005 What If? (skate video) Production company
- 2005 Globe WCT Fiji (TV movie) Production company
- 2006 The Global Assault!!! (TV movie) Production company
- 2006 2006 Globe WCT Fiji (video documentary) Production company
- 2006 Cheese & Crackers (skate video) Production company
- 2007 The Man Who Souled the World (feature documentary) Production company
- 2008 Shanghai Showdown (TV special) Production company
- 2009 Love the Beast (feature documentary) Co-production with Pick Up Truck Pictures
- 2014 Strange Rumblings in Shangra-LA (surf video) Distribution company