Hal Goodtree is a filmmaker, photographer, publisher and musician in Cary, North Carolina.

As a filmmaker, Hal is a two-time Emmy® winner and has worked with James Earl Jones, Cindy Crawford, the NFL and The New York Times. After 20 years in advertising, his current focus is documentaries, corporate work and music videos. Hal is known for his expertise in smartphone filmmaking.

As a photographer, Hal specializes in high-end architecture, food and events. Clients include American Tobacco Campus, Northwood Ravin, The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, Harvest Table Culinary Group and Aramark.

From 2009-2021, Hal was publisher of CaryCitizen.News. He continues his work as a publisher at Chatham Street Records, publishing music instead of news.