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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 Hammond....
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 California...
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...
Camilla Belle and the MPTF NextGen Summer Party
The NextGen Summer Party was held on June 22, 2025 at The Aster in Hollywood. This segment aired on the KTLA 5 Morning News on June 18, 2025. Find out more and join in at mptf.com/nextgen > https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZEQsXih5CJ0
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...
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Our Best Kept Secret
The Samuel Goldwyn Foundation Children’s Center.
Childcare’s Muse
How we serve our community’s youngest members.
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
MPTF Receives the Location Managers Guild International Humanitarian Award
Camilla Belle presents the Location Managers Guild International Humanitarian Award to MPTF, accepted by Jennifer Jorge, LCSW, Director, Community Social Services, on Saturday, August 25, 2024, hosted by Rachael Harris. Find out more about how we're here for you at...
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...
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...
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 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...
Delicate Care
We’d like you to meet two people instrumental to our outpatient Palliative Care program: Anne Front, LMFT, APHSW‑C, a Palliative Care social worker, and Rabbi Arthur Rosenberg, Palliative Care Chaplain.
Every Day Makes a Difference
What does it take to have a positive impact on someone’s life?
Caring for Generations
Caring for Generations
Blazing a Trail
For over two decades, GSWEC (the Southern California Geriatric Social Work Education Consortium) has been at the forefront of bridging geriatric social work, classroom education, and field training for students pursuing a Master’s degree. The first of its kind, GSWEC...
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...
George Talks the 100th
George Talks the 100th
Greg Berlanti’s Story
Greg Berlanti’s Story
MPTF Superheroes with Kevin Feige
MPTF Superheroes with Kevin Feige
MPTF’s Oscar
MPTF receives the Jean Hersholt Humanitarian Award at the Oscars
How the DGA Takes Care of Our Own
For 70 years, the DGA and Directors Guild Foundation have made MPTF their primary outside charity.
The “T” in MPTF
During our 50th year on July 27, 1971, we officially adopted “Television” as part of our name, and it’s a word at the core of our existence every day.
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
Caring for Generations
Caring for Generations
The Jay Jacobs Story
Retired William Morris talent agent Jay Jacobs has had firsthand experience with many of the ups and downs of showbiz life.
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...
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Let’s Play Ball
MPTF’s Professional Advisory Network (PAN) gathered on October 1, 2020 for a fascinating conversation focused on sports during the era of COVID. Speakers Renata Simril, President and CEO of LA84 Foundation, and Sean Farnham, Emmy award-winning game and studio analyst...
The Stacy Title Story
Helping a family in our community in tough times.
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A Healing Power
Hasbro Cats: a calming influence and healing force.
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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....
The Stacy Title Story
Helping a family in our community in tough times.
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Jodie Foster’s Gift To MPTF
Jodie Foster’s Gift To MPTF
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Overcoming Isolation
When you are a part of our family, you’re not alone.
Together Apart
In July of 2020, MPTF teamed up with the Milken Institute to host the Social Isolation Impact Summit. MPTF has been at the forefront of exploring innovative solutions to social isolation and we are grateful to partner with the Milken Institute and their mission to...
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...
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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,...
Teaming Up
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 education...
MPTF Means Community
Morgan Freeman narrates this special look at MPTF's vitual work in for the entertainment industry and the community we support, from our recent KTLA 5 News telethon. Find out more about how we're here for you at mptf.com/services...
Kevin John Goff and Jason George: The Hattie McDaniel Story
Hattie McDaniel was the first African-American recipient of an Academy Award, recognized for her performance in 1939's Gone with the Wind. The Oscar was just one highlight of a prestigious career in the industry as an...
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...
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...
Passing the Torch at Lights, Camera, Take Action!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=plr6E_XqFnQ&t=2s One of MPTF's newest programs, Passing the Torch, joins retired industry professionals with young people from underrepresented communities who want to become part of the entertainment industry. Here's a look from...
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...
