https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xQt39dRRVR0 An audience favorite at Sundance earlier this year, the touching action-comedy Thelma from Magnolia Pictures rode its now-iconic scooter into theaters on June 21, 2024 and has proven to be a box office smash as well. The...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UJnxJX58liw&feature=youtu.be On May 13, we were flying high on campus with a special Q&A and screening of the acclaimed Apple TV+ miniseries Masters of the Air. A companion to the World War II dramatic productions Band of...
Continuing in the spirit of Mary Pickford’s legacy of seeing a need and filling it, Kim Crabb, Location Manager for Hollywood Teamsters Local 399, is doing just that. In August of last year, Kim played a pivotal role in coordinating logistics for a food...
“A nurse does a lot of juggling, doing at least 5 to 10 things at a time.” That’s how Donna Marks, LVN, describes her essential work as part of the nursing staff here at MPTF. On May 6, we started celebrating National Nurses Week, an annual appreciation for...
Supporting industry members in need can take many forms, and one you might not think about is your will or trust. Almost 50% of adults between 50-64 years old don’t have an estate plan in place, and MPTF is here to help take that first or even last step in creating...
On the MPTF campus, we celebrate and mark time with residents, staff, and supporters with our Celebrations of Culture Series. The programs offer opportunities for lifelong learning and recognize that our campus, our staff, and the industry at large are increasingly...
For over a decade, IATSE has fostered Young Workers committees for any of its union members and leaders under the age of 35. The dedication of the Young Workers to giving back has been truly impressive over the years, including volunteering, food banks, and...
Retired President of Sony Pictures Studio Operations and Production and second-generation industry executive Gary O. Martin passed away on November 2, 2023. Gary was a truly cherished member of our MPTF family for many years. During his time at Sony (Columbia...
As entertainment industry crew members continue to struggle to make ends meet during the ongoing strike, we extend a heartfelt thank you to two very special organizations who played their part last week to help us take care of our own – and deliver some much-needed...
July 14, 2023 - With production shut down due to the current work stoppage, we have seen a dramatic increase in inbound calls to MPTF from industry members seeking some form of assistance. Speaking to Deadline, Jennifer Jorge, our Director of Community Social...
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