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Our New Governors

In October of 2025, MPTF added 10 new additions to its Board of Governors including actors Ike Barinholtz, Yvette Nicole Brown and Colin Farrell, actor-producer and entrepreneur Christine Chiu, ID PR founder Kelly Bush Novak, CAA managing director and motion...

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A Place for Peace

“I learned the fragility of life and how quickly things can be gone, and to appreciate everything and each other.” That lesson was one Jacqueline Craven learned from several life experiences starting with the devastating Malibu fire in 1993. She and her husband,...

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Don’t Wait, Plan Your Estate!

It's never too early to start thinking and planning! Estate planning is about more than just money. A comprehensive estate plan is a communication tool and a gift to those who care about you and those who will care for you. Naomi Rodda, MPTF's Director of Home...

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SNL50 with Liz Patrick

A special conversation with Emmy Award-winning director Liz Patrick about SNL50: The Anniversary Special, hosted by Katie Kornfield and filmed live at the MPTF's Wasserman Campus on August 7, 2025. Find out more here >...

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Severance: Conversations with the Artist

A special screening and Q&A for the AppleTV+ series Severance was held on August 19, 2025 at MPTF with actor and executive producer Adam Scott. Find out more here about our screenings and sign up for our newsletter for more upcoming events....

Mptf Conversation And Screening S2 Finale Of Severance Held On August 19, 2025 At The Mptf Louis B. Mayer Theatre In Woodland Hills, California, Usa

The Pitt: Conversations with the Artist

A special screening and Q&A for HBO Max's acclaimed series The Pitt was held on August 11, 2025 at MPTF with creator/showrunner/executive producer R. Scott Gemmill, actor/writer/executive producer Noah Wyle, and actress Katherine LaNasa, moderated by Pete...

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You Must Remember This

Sometimes the life you lead creates far-reaching and unexpected ripples. Such was the case with Wally Shidler, an MPTF resident who worked as a motion picture engineer and dedicated his entire life to creating one of the definitive collections of Southern...

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A Safe Haven

When the wildfires hit at the beginning of this year, the devastating impact on industry members was immediate. One Palisades resident who had to find shelter immediately was Adam Lorenzo, a veteran comedy writer and filmmaker who got his first gig in 1999 as a...

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Life’s Challenges

“I didn’t know how to save myself, but they did.” That’s how Editors Guild member Glenn Darby feels about the upheaval he’s experienced since Heidi, his wife of thirty years, passed away suddenly a year ago. Living in L.A. since 1988, he first joined what is now...

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Living and Thriving on the Wasserman Campus

A unique community for entertainment industry seniors, MPTF's Wasserman Campus in Woodland Hills features numerous living options and amenities. Take a look with Tom Bergeron and Yvette Nicole Brown, and find out more at mptf.com/residential >...

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