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Richard Yeagley

Producer. Editor. Specializing in Non-Fiction.

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Short Doc

Editor | Cameraperson

2021 | Short doc | Directed by Laura Waters Hinson

Sheila White dreams of becoming a photojournalist and escaping her life of homelessness. As a reporter at Street Sense newspaper, she covers the story of DC’s “Tent City.” Along the way, she meets a charismatic tent resident named Mike who, much like Sheila, longs for a life outside the underpass. As the city moves to shut down Mike’s encampment, their journeys are threatened by the COVID-19 pandemic.

Currently making the festival rounds:

-Austin Film Festival
-Heartland Film Festival
-Big Sky Documentary Film Festival
-St. Louis International Film Festival
-Annapolis Film Festival (Jury Award: Best Short Documentary)
-Indy Shorts (Audience Choice)
-Pan African Film Festival

For more information, visit https://www.streetreporterfilm.com/

Feature Doc - Completed - Coming Soon - 2025

Editor | Writer

2023 | Feature Doc | Production Company: Equity Media

Divisible is documentary that focuses on the history and current impacts of redlining in the United States, highlighting the specific case of Omaha, Nebraska to illustrate how discriminatory housing policies continually affects people nationwide.

Expected release in 2024.

For more information, visit https://www.divisibledoc.com/

Short Doc - The New Yorker

Producer | Director | Editor

2020 | Short doc | The New Yorker

The Pause: A Brief Contemplation of Scott’s Infertility is a 17 minute documentary that chronicles one man’s journey through his circumstances of infertility. The film displays the inner turmoil and external conflict that happens when life takes an unexpected turn and biological children are no longer an option.

To read a write up in The New Yorker, please visit here.

Docuseries - Vice TV

Story Producer

2021 | Docuseries | Vice TV

Fanatics: The Deep End is a six-episode Vice docuseries that explores the space between passion and obession. I story produced episodes 1 and 5 -- QAnon and Cat People -- of the first season.

For more information, visit here.

Short Film

Producer | Editor

2022 | Short Film | Scripted

In a future where humans must hibernate to conserve resources, a love-hate relationship forms between two convicts trapped on the same sleep schedule.

OFFICIAL SELECTION 2023 - Hollywood Comedy Shorts Film Festival, Topanga Film Festival, We Make Movies International Film Festival, Vermont Film Festival

WINNER - Audience Choice Award - 5th Annual We Make Movies International

Directed by Jasia Ka
Written by Michael Sallee and Libby Doyne
Starring - Matt Ippolito, Caroline Klidonas, and Jet Eveleth

Editor - Richard Yeagley
Director of Photography - Cole Ellett

Re-recording Mixer, Sound Supervisor - Christina Wen
Re-recording Mixer, Sound Supervisor - Jared Fellows
Sound Recordist - James Conover

Watch here.

Feature Doc - Amazon Prime & Kanopy

Producer | Director

2019 | Feature doc | Distributed domestically by First Run Features

The Sunday Sessions is an intimate portrait of one man’s struggle to reconcile his religious conviction and sexual identity. The observational documentary chronicles the turbulent journey of a religious young man as he attends conversion therapy in hope of changing his sexual orientation.

Available on iTunes, Amazon Prime, and Kanopy.

Episodic Radio Doc - WYPR

Producer | Editor

2019 | Five episode, radio documentary series | Produced and released by WYPR, an NPR affiliate

Town of the Big House is a multi-episode, audio documentary series. Part verite, part character study, and part investigative expose, Town of the Big Housen tracks a political corruption investigation and a mysterious out-of-town developer who may or may not have at the center of it all.

Can be found at WYPR's Podcast Central, on NPR Podcasts, Google Play, Apple Podcasts, and all major podcast players. Featured in Baltimore Magazine and listed in Best of Baltimore 2019.

Feature Doc - Tubi

Producer | Director | Editor

2021 | Feature Doc

Making Mike is one man's story of tragedy, trauma and and an attempt at transformation. After witnessing the brutal murder of his uncle and death of his father, Michael Ruder strives to make sense of his life-long struggle with addiction and mental illness.

Watch on Tubi.

Branded Doc

Producer | Director | Editor

2024 | Branded short | Client: Vote Liam Davis

This short documentary chronicles the life of Liam Davis, candidate for City Council of Baltimore's 1st District. We follow Liam's story from his childhood growing up in Northeast Baltimore to his twelve years working in City Hall. Featuring previously unseen archival footage and interviews with numerous people in Liam's life, including former City Council President and Mayor Jack Young, this short film is a quick exploration of one of Baltimore’s own: a passionate and competent public servant whose loyalty to its people is unparalleled.

Feature Doc - PBS & Hulu

Producer | Director | Editor

2011 | Feature doc | Broadcast on PBS, streamed on Hulu

The Tradesmen: Making an Art of Work is an exploratory social-issue documentary that portrays the real life work, idiosyncrasies, and personal convictions of a multitude of Baltimore tradesmen. The documentary recognizes the essential contributions that these working professionals provide, and displays many of the challenges they face.

Buy the DVD on Amazon.

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Feature Doc - Completed - Coming Soon - 2025

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Short Doc - The New Yorker

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Docuseries - Vice TV

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Short Film

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Feature Doc - Amazon Prime & Kanopy

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Episodic Radio Doc - WYPR

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Feature Doc - Tubi

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Branded Doc

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Feature Doc - PBS & Hulu

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