Filmmaking & Video
Hal Goodtree is a veteran filmmaker and producer who works for clients in business, broadcasting, government and the arts.
Feature Filmmaking
Shaw Rising (2020)
The story of the oldest historically black college in the South. Written and produced by Hal Goodtree. Broadcast premiere on UNC-TV, February 2020. Now streaming on PBS:
American Toboacco Movie (2014)
“Because No One Else Would: American Tobacco & the Durham Renaissance” (a.k.a. American Tobacco Movie), tells the story of how a factory downtown changed the trajectory of the City of Durham, first in the 19th century, and then again in the 21st century.
Smartphone Filmmaking
Shot on iPhone. Perfect for business, organizations and the arts.
Teaser for the Cary Documentary Project. Produced during Covid (March-August 2020). Shot on iPhone XS.
Short profile of a local bakery in Cary, NC. Official selection of Clean Shorts Film Festival in 2020.
Micro-doc about Fest in the West showcasing the diversity of talent in the arts in Triangle.
Short video promoting sports and recreation in Town of Morrisville.
Feel-good video for Van Alen Apartments in Durham, NC. Client: Northwood Ravin.
4:00 program about a new treatment for chronic pain without drugs or surgery.
Center for Documentary Studies at Duke University
Since 2015, Hal Goodtree has been a continuing education instructor at Center for Documentary Studies at Duke University, teaching smartphone filmmaking and night photography.
Historical Work
Cannes Lion winner 2002. Director: Christina Hodnet; Producer: Hal Goodtree; Editor: Steve Cox; Writer: Laura Black.
National Football League featuring Warren Sapp, Keyshawn Johnson. Director: Tripp Dixon; Producer: Hal Goodtree.
The New York Times national subscription campaign. Director: Andrew Walton; Producer: Hal Goodtree.