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Mr. Nobody Against Putin

Director-writer David Borenstein, director-cinematographer nad documentary subject Pavel Talankin, and executive producer and translator Robin Hessman visit MPTF on March 3, 2026 for a Q&A and screening of their Oscar-nominated documentary, Mr. Nobody Against...

Mr Nobody Against Putin Panel at MPTF

The J Rickley Dumm Story

“I’ve loved writing since junior high and high school. My first interest in film was when I saw still pictures move. ‘How do they do that?’ I asked myself.” That’s how J. Rickley Dumm decided to get into the entertainment industry, and if you’re of a certain age...

J Rickley Dumm

Song Sung Blue: Conversations with the Artist

A special screening and Q&A for the film Song Sung Blue was held on January 6, 2026 at MPTF with director Craig Brewer, cinematographer Amy Vincent and actress Kate Hudson. Find out more at MPTF.com/screenings and sign up for our newsletter for more upcoming...

Conversations With The Artist; Craig Brewer, Amy Vincent, & Kate Hudson (bq)

Harry’s Poetry Hour: Mary Oliver

Harry Northup is joined by guest readers Corinne Conley, Ike Barinholtz, Amélie Frank, Courteney Bailey, Susan Nathe, and Lynne Bronstein as they read from Mary Oliver's A Thousand Mornings. Watch more episodes, like, and follow here >...

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Magic in the Air

“That’s why I moved here—community, pure and simple.” So says Robert Ryan, a makeup artist since 1976 (and previously a dancer and university professor!) who moved to the MPTF campus last April. “When I got here, I was the new kid on the block. I started dreaming...

Harvest Ball

Nuremberg

A special screening and Q&A for Nuremberg was held on December 17, 2025 at MPTF with writer/director James Vanderbilt, hosted by Katie Kornfield. Find out more at MPTF.com/screenings and sign up for our newsletter for more upcoming events....

Conversations With The Artist; Nuremberg With Director James Vanderbilt (bq)

Wicked: For Good

A special screening and Q&A for Wicked: For Good was held on December 9, 2025 at MPTF with actor Jeff Goldblum, cinematographer Alice Brooks, ASC, and re-recording mixer Andy Nelson, hosted by Katie Kornfield. Find out more at MPTF.com/screenings and sign up...

Conversations With The Artist; Wicked For Good With Jeff Goldblum, Alice Brooks, & Andy Nelson (bq)

Train Dreams

A special screening and Q&A for the film Train Dreams was held on December 11, 2025 at MPTF with writer/director Clint Bentley and actor Joel Edgerton. Find out more at MPTF.com/screenings and sign up for our newsletter for more upcoming events....

Conversations With The Artist; Train Dreams With Joel Edgerton & Clint Bentley (bq)

Colin Farrell: Ballad of a Small Player

A special screening and Q&A for the film Ballad of a Small Player was held on November 20, 2025 at MPTF with actor and MPTF board member Colin Farrell, hosted by Nathaniel Thompson. Find out more at MPTF.com/screenings and sign up for our newsletter for more...

Conversations With The Artist; Ballad Of A Small Player With Colin Farrell (bq)

Belén

Director-star Dolores Fonzi and producer Leticia Cristi visit MPTF for a Q&A and screening of their film Belén on December 4, 2025. Find out more at mptf.com/screenings...

Conversations With The Artist; Featuring Dolores Fonzi And Leticia Cristi, Belen (bq)