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A Vote of Confidence

A Vote of Confidence

We're very pleased to report that MPTF once again just received a Five-Star Rating in 2023 from CMS.gov, which created the Five-Star Quality Rating System through the Medicare.gov site to help consumers, their families, and caregivers compare nursing homes more easily...

Gunsmoke: The Hollywood Radio Players

Gunsmoke: The 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 more at www.hollywoodradioplayers.com, and subscribe to their YouTube channel and watch new episodes at...

All Quiet on the Western Front

Live on Creative Chaos, MPTF Studios welcomes producer Malte Grunert and co-writer Lesley Paterson to discuss their Netflix film, ALL QUIET ON THE WESTERN FRONT, and take questions from MPTF residents about bringing the classic book to life in a powerful portrayal of...

Guillermo del Toro

MPTF Studios welcomes Director Guillermo del Toro live on MPTF Studios' Creative Chaos to discuss his stop-motion animated film, Guillermo del Toro’s Pinocchio, available on Netflix. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u3sbFUK06hI

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...

With Open Arms

With Open Arms

At the end of 2022, you hopefully read all about filmmaker Victoria Bullock and her longtime support of MPTF including The Grey Quill Society. This year her wife, Maria C. Rodriguez, a Partner at McDermott Will & Emery, played her part for MPTF by asking her firm...

THE ALAN AND SALLY SLOAN STORY

THE ALAN AND SALLY SLOAN STORY

MPTF Country Home cottage residents Alan and Sally Sloan faced an unexpected test recently when Sally fainted on the way to breakfast and hit her head. After a three-week hospital visit and rehab due to brain bleed, Sally is back on our campus at our Mary Pickford...

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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I Am MPTF: Billy Ray, Ashlei Tave and Tony Ludwig

Oscar-nominated screenwriter Billy Ray, stunt woman Ashlei Tave, and producer and MPTF resident Tony Ludwig share their moving stories about why "I Am MPTF" at “100 Years of Hollywood: A Celebration of Service." https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RE3tePXfM7M

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...

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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...

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A Helping Hand

A Helping Hand

“Just as it doesn't hurt to smile, it's pretty easy to reach down and help someone out.” That’s the philosophy of Walton Dornisch, an active and enthusiastic MPTF volunteer with a long entertainment industry history. In fact, as he explains, “my great-grandmother,...