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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 staff...
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...
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 >...
Unleashed Generosity
Volunteers can take all shapes and sizes. Some of them even have four legs. We love animals here at MPTF, from the pets belonging to our residents (often seen playing in our dog park, Doggywood) to the staff members’ canines who do double duty as therapy dogs. Our...
Landman: Conversations with the Artist
Billy Bob Thornton, Ali Larter, Jacob Lofland, and Andy Garcia appear for a Q&A and screening of Paramount+'s Landman at MPTF on June 7, 2025; video produced by MPTF Studios. Sign up for our newsletter for more great campus events and learn more about our...
Perfect Focus
If you’ve spent any time on the MPTF campus and visited the Saban Center for Health and Wellness, chances are you’ve seen our hallway filled with incredible behind-the-scenes special photography capturing iconic and visually clever moments from decades of movies and...
Seth Meyers at MPTF
Seth Meyers visits MPTF on May 27, 2025 for a discussion with Katie Kornfield about his career and making Late Night with Seth Meyers (celebrating its 11th year). Find out more at mptf.com/screenings about events like these. Note: contains brief strong language....
Pure Class
From May, 2025: This month we have two reasons to celebrate, with National Nurses Month and Teacher Appreciation Month. During the latter we honor educators of all kinds who share their knowledge, encourage growth, and contribute to teach about the skills we need to...
Dick Cook: Inside Hollywood with Hawk Koch
Dick Cook, who rose from Disneyland ride operator to Hollywood powerhouse, talks with Hawk Koch about his fascinating career including his 38 years at Walt Disney Studios. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9HPL7PFdeM4
Lights, Camera, Take Action! Caring for Hollywood’s Crews
Presented live on KTLA-5 on December 9, 2023, hosted by Tom Bergeron and Yvette Nicole Brown. Find out how you can play your part by supporting entertainment industry workers at mptf.com/telethon. Thank you to our presenting sponsors, City National Bank and UCLA...
Lights, Camera, Take Action!
Aired live on Los Angeles' KTLA 5 on December 10, 2022, MPTF's first live telethon is hosted by Yvette Nicole Brown and Tom Bergeron, and produced by Phil Rosenthal and David Wild. Thank you to our presenting sponsors, City National Bank and UCLA Health. To donate...
I Am MPTF: Rebecca Huntley, Peter Goldwyn and Mirna Gonzalez
Rebecca Huntley, Peter Goldwyn and Mirna Gonzalez share their moving stories about why "I Am MPTF" at “100 Years of Hollywood: A Celebration of Service” on June 18, 2022 at The Lot at Formosa. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yFOTg3ogxLw
Together, We Are Family
The story of single mom Michelle Lee and her daughter.
Lights, Camera, Take Action! Caring for Hollywood’s Crews
Presented live on KTLA-5 on December 9, 2023, hosted by Tom Bergeron and Yvette Nicole Brown. Find out how you can play your part by supporting entertainment industry workers at mptf.com/telethon. Thank you to our presenting sponsors, City National Bank and UCLA...
Lights, Camera, Take Action!
Aired live on Los Angeles' KTLA 5 on December 10, 2022, MPTF's first live telethon is hosted by Yvette Nicole Brown and Tom Bergeron, and produced by Phil Rosenthal and David Wild. Thank you to our presenting sponsors, City National Bank and UCLA Health. To donate...
Lights, Camera, Take Action! Caring for Hollywood’s Crews
Presented live on KTLA-5 on December 9, 2023, hosted by Tom Bergeron and Yvette Nicole Brown. Find out how you can play your part by supporting entertainment industry workers at mptf.com/telethon. Thank you to our presenting sponsors, City National Bank and UCLA...
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 staff...
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...
A Caring Spotlight
This month we celebrate National Social Work Month, a time to honor and celebrate the incredible impact of the social work profession on our lives. The work of MPTF’s 20+ strong Social Services team during the pandemic, the recent strikes, and now the wildfires has...
Navigating FEMA for the Entertainment Industry
On January 29, 2025, entertainment industry members could have their questions answered about FEMA applications, learn troubleshooting tips, and understand common myths at a special webinar sponsored by a partnership of entertainment industry unions, guilds,...
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 staff...
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...
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 staff...
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...
Lights, Camera, Take Action! Caring for Hollywood’s Crews
Presented live on KTLA-5 on December 9, 2023, hosted by Tom Bergeron and Yvette Nicole Brown. Find out how you can play your part by supporting entertainment industry workers at mptf.com/telethon. Thank you to our presenting sponsors, City National Bank and UCLA...
I Am MPTF: Rebecca Huntley, Peter Goldwyn and Mirna Gonzalez
Rebecca Huntley, Peter Goldwyn and Mirna Gonzalez share their moving stories about why "I Am MPTF" at “100 Years of Hollywood: A Celebration of Service” on June 18, 2022 at The Lot at Formosa. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yFOTg3ogxLw
Overnight Changes
Taking care of our parents is an issue that can come up when we least expect it
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...
Lights, Camera, Take Action! Caring for Hollywood’s Crews
Presented live on KTLA-5 on December 9, 2023, hosted by Tom Bergeron and Yvette Nicole Brown. Find out how you can play your part by supporting entertainment industry workers at mptf.com/telethon. Thank you to our presenting sponsors, City National Bank and UCLA...
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...
MPTF: Caring Is Infinite
MPTF 100: Caring Is Infinite
Tom Bergeron on KTLA
Tom Bergeron appears on KTLA on December 6, 2022 to talk about his career including hosting MPTF's "Lights, Camera, Take Action!" telethon. Read more at KTLA. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NVfnLcXB-d0
KTLA’s L.A. Unscripted with MPTF
KTLA profiles MPTF on "LA Unscripted" on December 6, 2022, featuring interviews with Bob Beitcher, Courteney Bailey, and Kay Weissman. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1cMQ2rgMgC8
Giving Day: MPTF’s 100th
Watch this special video with Tom Bergeron about where your money goes at MPTF, and donate at https://app.mobilecause.com/form/nGsqaw?vid=lpzua https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KWJIobO3ENU
MPTF: Caring Is Infinite
MPTF 100: Caring Is Infinite
Tom Bergeron on KTLA
Tom Bergeron appears on KTLA on December 6, 2022 to talk about his career including hosting MPTF's "Lights, Camera, Take Action!" telethon. Read more at KTLA. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NVfnLcXB-d0
MPTF: Caring Is Infinite
MPTF 100: Caring Is Infinite
The Aiellos
Joel and Danielle Aiello first met in 2011 and married soon after; a prop maker in Hollywood for years and an honoree of the Television Academy, Joel worked on everything from The Mandalorian to making the legendary bunkbeds in Stepbrothers. One day their lives...
Thank You to TUSC and The Groundlings
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...
A Crisis for So Many
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...
Every Day Makes a Difference
What does it take to have a positive impact on someone’s life?
The Aiellos
Joel and Danielle Aiello first met in 2011 and married soon after; a prop maker in Hollywood for years and an honoree of the Television Academy, Joel worked on everything from The Mandalorian to making the legendary bunkbeds in Stepbrothers. One day their lives...
Thank You to TUSC and The Groundlings
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...
The Aiellos
Joel and Danielle Aiello first met in 2011 and married soon after; a prop maker in Hollywood for years and an honoree of the Television Academy, Joel worked on everything from The Mandalorian to making the legendary bunkbeds in Stepbrothers. One day their lives...
A Crisis for So Many
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...
A New Home
We all know life can throw a curve ball when you least expect it, and someone who knows that all too well is James Hearn. Now 73 years old, he worked for years in the industry doing testing and repairing of consoles and other equipment for sound mixing as well as...
The Stacy Title Story
Helping a family in our community in tough times.
Home Safe Home
An emotional story of healing and home repairs.
A Crisis for So Many
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...
A New Home
We all know life can throw a curve ball when you least expect it, and someone who knows that all too well is James Hearn. Now 73 years old, he worked for years in the industry doing testing and repairing of consoles and other equipment for sound mixing as well as...
A Crisis for So Many
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...
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 >...
An Unbreakable Bond
Harry’s Haven provides support to one of our own.
A Healing Power
Hasbro Cats: a calming influence and healing force.
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 >...
An Unbreakable Bond
Harry’s Haven provides support to one of our own.
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 >...
Caring for Generations
Caring for Generations
The Stacy Title Story
Helping a family in our community in tough times.
Matt Bomer Reads George’s Story
Matt performs George’s story at Reel Stories, Real Lives.
MPTF Joins Forces With The Actors Fund To Provide Health Insurance Counseling Services
LOS ANGELES – January 8, 2019 – MPTF and The Actors Fund announced today a collaboration to create Entertainment Health Insurance Solutions (EHIS), which will provide health insurance counseling services to members of the entertainment and performing arts community....
Caring for Generations
Caring for Generations
The Stacy Title Story
Helping a family in our community in tough times.
Caring for Generations
Caring for Generations
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 >...
Jodie Foster & Harry Northup at MPTF’s 100th
Jodie Foster and Harry Northup, who appeared together in "The Silence of the Lambs," talk about their meaningful connections to MPTF at "100 Years of Hollywood: A Celebration of Service" on June 18, 2022 at The Lot at Formosa....
Jodie Foster’s Gift To MPTF
Jodie Foster’s Gift To MPTF
A Time to Be Brave
At 63, Bob Farina never dreamed what fate had in store.
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 >...
Jodie Foster & Harry Northup at MPTF’s 100th
Jodie Foster and Harry Northup, who appeared together in "The Silence of the Lambs," talk about their meaningful connections to MPTF at "100 Years of Hollywood: A Celebration of Service" on June 18, 2022 at The Lot at Formosa....
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 >...
A Time to Be Brave
At 63, Bob Farina never dreamed what fate had in store.
A Time to Be Brave
At 63, Bob Farina never dreamed what fate had in store.
A Time to Be Brave
At 63, Bob Farina never dreamed what fate had in store.
Let’s Get Social
Surgeon General Dr. Vivek H. Murthy recently published a report about the significant health impact of social isolation and loneliness, as well as the healing effects of social connection and community. “Loneliness is far more than just a bad feeling,” he noted. “It...
A Life To Celebrate
Our commitment to promoting social connection with programs like the Daily Call Sheet, which pairs industry volunteers with retired industry members for ongoing friendly social calls, has resulted in powerful pairings of volunteers with older adults over the past...
A Life-Changing Three Years
In 2019, MPTF was awarded a three-year, $1-million grant from ACL (the Administration for Community Living) to serve people living with the effects of dementia and their caregivers. Partnering with Alzheimer’s LA and Wise & Healthy Aging, MPTF’s ACL implementation...
Called It
MPTF’s Social Isolation Impact Project and its Director, Maureen Feldman, were honored by the Los Angeles Alliance for Community Health and Aging’s Innovation Committee with its first leadership award.
Let’s Get Social
Surgeon General Dr. Vivek H. Murthy recently published a report about the significant health impact of social isolation and loneliness, as well as the healing effects of social connection and community. “Loneliness is far more than just a bad feeling,” he noted. “It...
A Life To Celebrate
Our commitment to promoting social connection with programs like the Daily Call Sheet, which pairs industry volunteers with retired industry members for ongoing friendly social calls, has resulted in powerful pairings of volunteers with older adults over the past...
Let’s Get Social
Surgeon General Dr. Vivek H. Murthy recently published a report about the significant health impact of social isolation and loneliness, as well as the healing effects of social connection and community. “Loneliness is far more than just a bad feeling,” he noted. “It...
Time To Celebrate
MPTF’s mission of taking care of our own means treating each other with dignity, empathy and understanding. While our Activities and Recreation Department has long held celebrations of holidays for our residents, and our Spiritual Care department has offered...
Connecting to the Light
On December 16th, 2020, our webinar series wrapped up its first year with “Connecting to the Light—How to Cope in this Uncertain Time.” Our dedicated on-campus chaplains, Rabbi Arthur Rosenberg and Chaplain Dina Kuperstock, live on the front lines of care, offering...
Veterans Among Us
Orven Schanzer fought in WWII in the 9th Air Force. After three bronze stars, a victory ribbon, Good Conduct Medal and others, Orven returned to the states to begin an extensive career with 20th Century Fox. He was an editor on Cleopatra starring Elizabeth Taylor,...
Celebrating Life
Our campus Chaplains and their role in our community.
Time To Celebrate
MPTF’s mission of taking care of our own means treating each other with dignity, empathy and understanding. While our Activities and Recreation Department has long held celebrations of holidays for our residents, and our Spiritual Care department has offered...
Connecting to the Light
On December 16th, 2020, our webinar series wrapped up its first year with “Connecting to the Light—How to Cope in this Uncertain Time.” Our dedicated on-campus chaplains, Rabbi Arthur Rosenberg and Chaplain Dina Kuperstock, live on the front lines of care, offering...
Time To Celebrate
MPTF’s mission of taking care of our own means treating each other with dignity, empathy and understanding. While our Activities and Recreation Department has long held celebrations of holidays for our residents, and our Spiritual Care department has offered...
Unleashed Generosity
Volunteers can take all shapes and sizes. Some of them even have four legs. We love animals here at MPTF, from the pets belonging to our residents (often seen playing in our dog park, Doggywood) to the staff members’ canines who do double duty as therapy dogs. Our...
Perfect Focus
If you’ve spent any time on the MPTF campus and visited the Saban Center for Health and Wellness, chances are you’ve seen our hallway filled with incredible behind-the-scenes special photography capturing iconic and visually clever moments from decades of movies and...
Our Special House
Giving back can take many forms, as Robin Weiner, the 7-time Emmy-nominated producer of several successful Nickelodeon shows like iCarly and Victorious, has discovered volunteering on campus, much of it at Mary Pickford House. She first heard about MPTF through a...
It Takes a Team
“I didn’t know anything about working with long-term residents and was just observing. The residents, the people who run the Activity Room, and volunteers like Mary McCoy were having so much fun interacting that I stopped feeling self-conscious and jumped in, taking...
Unleashed Generosity
Volunteers can take all shapes and sizes. Some of them even have four legs. We love animals here at MPTF, from the pets belonging to our residents (often seen playing in our dog park, Doggywood) to the staff members’ canines who do double duty as therapy dogs. Our...
Perfect Focus
If you’ve spent any time on the MPTF campus and visited the Saban Center for Health and Wellness, chances are you’ve seen our hallway filled with incredible behind-the-scenes special photography capturing iconic and visually clever moments from decades of movies and...
Unleashed Generosity
Volunteers can take all shapes and sizes. Some of them even have four legs. We love animals here at MPTF, from the pets belonging to our residents (often seen playing in our dog park, Doggywood) to the staff members’ canines who do double duty as therapy dogs. Our...
