Smooth Feather is a non-profit based in southern Maine with a mission to empower youth & community through filmmaking. Based in a historic 1880s theater in Kezar Falls, Maine, we bring youth together throughout the year to make a wide variety of films that reflect both their struggles and their dreams as teenagers living in rural Maine. We provide a safe place for young people to be vulnerable, to share about the difficulties in their lives, and to find a common connection with others while making films.
SILAS HAGERTY - Founder & Director
Silas started Smooth Feather Youth in 2017 and since that point has been collaborating with many inspiring filmmakers, musicians and graphic artists & outdoor enthusiasts to create a wide variety of programming for youth. In 2012, Silas moved back to his home state of Maine and bought the old theater in Kezar Falls which has been a passion of his to restore. This 1880s theater is now a venue for all our youth programming and also a location for many events we host for the entire community.
Marques Bostic - PROGRAM DEVELOPMENT
Marques spends most of his days as an optometrist and administrator at our local Community Health Center, but the highlight of his week is the time he spends working behind the scenes at Smooth Feather Youth. His experience working with non-profit organizations and as a fitness trainer and coach drive his passion for helping to promote a culture of community wellness.
TARA RICH - EXCURSIONS INSTRUCTOR
Tara is a registered Maine guide who has extensive experience in the outdoors. She is also an attorney and part of our board of directors. Tara is one of the founding instructors of our excursions program.
RACHELLE PINAULT - EXcURSIONS INSTRUCTOR
Rachelle is one of the founding members of our excursion program. Rachelle is also on our board of directors.
Jason Mckay - FILM SCHOOL INSTRUCTOR
Jay is a film composer based out of NYC that has been working with youth to score our film school movies from the very beginning. Music is such a vital element in making films come alive, and Jay continues to inspire us with his gift for creating soundtracks.
David France - Film school INstructor
David France is a world class violinist, founder & director of the Roxbury Youth Orchestra and he has played Violin in many Smooth Feather soundtracks including “Dakota 38” and “Playing for Change”. David is also one of the founding head instructors at the Smooth Feather Film School.
MYLES JEWELL- FILM SCHOOL INSTRUCTOR
Myles is a filmmaker and film studies professor based in NYC. We convinced Myles to be one of the instructors for the Smooth Feather film school and with a master’s degree in film studies, he brings such a depth to teaching which is amazing to watch. It’s an honor to have him part of the Smooth Feather Team and Myles has collaborated on many films with us over the years.
Grafton Notch Excursion
