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Joe Lewis: MPTF Influencers with Courteney Bailey

Executive Producer Joe Lewis (“Fleabag”, “Transparent”) discusses his Emmy-nominated and Creative Emmy-winning show “100 Foot Wave” live on “MPTF Influencers with Courteney Bailey,” broadcast on MPTF Studios. Recorded live September 27, 2023 at the Louis B. Mayer...

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...

Goodbye to a Dear Friend

Goodbye to a Dear Friend

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 Pictures...

Thank You to TUSC and The Groundlings

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...

Enjoy stories from the sets of your favorite films and original creative pieces from the people who were actually there! If you've ever wondered who’s there to help industry members, active or retired, the Motion Picture and Television Fund is the answer. And we have...

Baby Snooks: Hollywood Radio Players

The Hollywood Radio Players, through the magic of Zoom, bring you new productions of classic Hollywood radio plays to raise funds for MPTF. Find out out more at www.hollywoodradioplayers.com, and subscribe to their YouTube channel and watch new episodes by clicking...

Carol Baum: Inside Hollywood with Hawk Koch

On October 3, 2023, from MPTF Studios' Creative Chaos, Hawk Koch welcomed Carol Baum, producer of 34 movies including Father of the Bride, to talk about her illustrious career and behind-the-scenes stories highlighted in her new book, Creative Producing....

Ed Begley Jr.: Inside Hollywood with Hawk Koch

Actor and environmental activist Ed Begley, Jr. shares stories of his life from his new book, To the Temple of Tranquility… and Step On It! In this honest and revealing memoir, Ed focuses on his relationship with his legendary father, adventures with Hollywood icons,...

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Rising Stars

Rising Stars

Jennifer Jorge was first introduced to MPTF as an intern with the Geriatric Social Work Education Consortium (GSWEC) 16 years ago.

Just Between Us

Just Between Us

There’s a place on The Wasserman Campus where adults 55 and older with mental health needs can seek compassionate, professional care. Patients are treated in a secure and private setting that offers a sun-roof covered patio near a peaceful rose garden. A gift from the...

Passing the Torch

Passing the Torch

When MPTF says it’s “taking care of our own,” that includes all generations in the entertainment industry.  Our award-winning and innovative mentorship program Passing the Torch joins retired industry professionals with a focus on young people from underrepresented...

Constant Companions

Constant Companions

Longtime SAG members and spouses Bill Doyle and Lissa Negrin have seen it all in the entertainment business, with Lissa stealing scenes as a writer, comedian, and even a Cher impersonator. However, the past few years changed everything when she was diagnosed with ALS...

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MPTF’s Oscar

MPTF receives the Jean Hersholt Humanitarian Award at the Oscars

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Finding Comfort and Joy During the Holidays

MPTF Studios' Creative Chaos presents this look from our Holistic Wellness series about how to stay healthy and focused over the holiday season, featuring MPTF's Linda Healy (linda.healy@mptf.com), Naomi Rodda (naomi.rodda@mptf.com), and Fredda Johnson...

A Heart Connection

A Heart Connection

Stacey Rigney’s dad, Richard “Duke” Anderson, lived in a cottage and then in Mary Pickford House at MPTF for 8 years