Smooth Feather Youth took the grand stage last week as the keynote presenter for the Maine Judicial Branch’s Child Welfare conference! Three hundred district court judges, attorneys, guardians ad litem and DHHS case workers all watched our film “AS WE ARE”. The film touches upon the theme of this year's conference: lived experience with the child welfare system and substance use disorder. We had a panel following the screening which consisted of four youth who made the film and three community members who are in recovery themselves. Nicole Locke, who is the mother of Eli Murray who stars in “AS WE ARE”, gave a speech about her own recovery journey which got a standing ovation from everyone in the room. We’re so incredibly honored to share the message of empathy and compassion that “AS WE ARE” represents, and to do it with this specific audience was remarkable.
Behind the Scenes Video for "REMEMBER MY NAME
Online Release of our latest film "REMEMBER MY NAME"!
Drum Roll Please! Here’s the online premiere of our latest Smooth Feather Youth Film “REMEMBER MY NAME”! We are excited to share it with all of you. Thanks again to Sacopee Rescue for making an ambulance possible and to everyone who made the film happen in just 72 hours. Now lower the lights and kick your feet up for “REMEMBER MY NAME”!
Smooth Feather Youth Winter Update Video!
Here’s an update from Smooth Feather Youth this winter! We hope to see you at the upcoming film school on March 19th at 2pm!
Our youth screen "AS WE ARE" at Dirigo High School and lead discussions as part of substance use awareness day.
We had an awesome day last Friday with some of our Smooth Feather Youth up at Dirigo High School where we screened our film "AS WE ARE" as part of a substance use awareness day they hosted. I'm so proud of how Tyler Muise, Eli Murray and Evan Drozdowski represented the film and lead a few circles with their students!
Behind the Scenes Clip from Hallowed Ground!
Thank You Smooth Feather Youth Patrons! #Giving Tuesday
Our Patrons are the life force behind all of our programs and we can’t thank you all enough! Consider supporting our work at Smooth Feather Youth on Giving Tuesday! To become a patron click here!
"AS WE ARE" Released online!
Drum Roll Please!! Here's the ONLINE PREMIERE of our summer film "AS WE ARE"! This is one of the most intense films we've ever made, and I love it! I'm so proud of our youth for choosing to write and direct this film. Special thanks to all of our Smooth Feather Youth Patrons and to all those who support us in order for these films to happen! -Silas
"HALLOWED GROUND" Our First Creepy Film!
Here’s the online premiere of “HALLOWED GROUND”. This past Friday we all gathered with our youth at the theater with no idea of what we were going to make, and in three days this film was born. Last night’s red carpet premiere at the theater was incredible, and after the event we all knew that today was the day to release “HALLOWED GROUND” for all of you to see!
