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A Time for Joy
On the MPTF campus, we celebrate and mark time with residents, staff, and supporters with our Celebrations of Culture Series. The programs offer opportunities for lifelong learning and recognize that our campus, our staff, and the industry at large are increasingly...
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...
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...
The Samuel Goldwyn Children’s Center
Among the many services MPTF offers to industry members, the Samuel Goldwyn Foundation Children’s Center in West LA fills a special need by providing childcare and programs with caring education professionals for children aged eight weeks through six years....
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...
Sam Wasson: Behind the Book with Hawk Koch
One of the great chroniclers of Hollywood lore" (New York Times), Sam Wasson talks with Hawk Koch live on MPTF Studios' Creative Chaos about his latest book THE PATH TO PARADISE: A FRANCIS FORD COPPOLA STORY, the definitive account of Coppola’s dream to reinvent...
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...
Conversations with the Artist: Featuring Christine Turner & John Hoffman, The Barber of Little Rock
Director-producers Christine Turner and John Hoffman appears on MPTF Studios' "Conversations with the Artist" with Jennifer Clymer for a look at their Oscar-nominated short film, "The Barber of Little Rock," about an Arkansas barber addressing social inequity through...
Conversations with the Artist: Featuring Kris Bowers & Ben Proudfoot, The Last Repair Shop
Director-producers Kris Bowers and Ben Proudfoot appears on MPTF Studios' "Conversations with the Artist" with Jennifer Clymer to discuss their Oscar-nominated short, The Last Repair Shop, about LAUSD's program providing free repaired musical instruments to students....
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Our Best Kept Secret
The Samuel Goldwyn Foundation Children’s Center.
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...
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...
MPTF’s 100th: Lorena Soria, Alex Aguilar Jr. and Bob Beitcher
Lorena Soria, Alex Aguilar Jr. and Bob Beitcher share their stories about why "I Am MPTF" at “100 Years of Hollywood: A Celebration of Service” on June 18, 2022 at The Lot at Formosa; introduced by Monica Macer. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q_68hHaiQqY
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
ABC7: Food Drive for Entertainment Crews
ABC7 takes a look at the August 25, 2023 food drive at MPTF with IATSE, Teamsters Local 399, Los Angeles County Federation of Labor, AFL-CIO, Los Angeles Regional Food Bank, Labor Community Services and Matthew 25 Ministries, addressing the needs of entertainment...
KCAL: Food Drive at MPTF Campus
Los Angeles' KCAL covers the August 24, 2023 food drive with IATSE and Teamsters Local 399 volunteers and an interview with MPTF CEO Bob Beitcher. If you need help today, click here, and if you can help crew members in need, click here....
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...
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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...
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...
To My Dear Friends
An industry member and volunteer follows his heart.
George Talks the 100th
George Talks the 100th
Greg Berlanti’s Story
Greg Berlanti’s Story
How the DGA Takes Care of Our Own
For 70 years, the DGA and Directors Guild Foundation have made MPTF their primary outside charity.
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Caring for Generations
Caring for Generations
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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...
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Overcoming Isolation
When you are a part of our family, you’re not alone.
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Tony and Lauren Dow
Make the Season Bright
Published on December 10, 2021 Here at MPTF we’re overjoyed to have so many great volunteers generously give their time all year round with activities and programs both at the Wasserman Campus and throughout Los Angeles. This holiday season, their dedication is...
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...
MPTF Influencers with Hero Huggins
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...
Father’s Day
June 18, 2023 - Our MPTF family is full of stories of fatherhood, including several right here on campus. For example, Richard M. Learman, a resident here for four years, had many positions in the entertainment industry for five decades including Assistant Director,...
Staging with Heart
Continuing in the spirit of Mary Pickford’s legacy of seeing a need and filling it, Kim Crabb, Location Manager for Hollywood Teamsters Local 399, is doing just that. In August of last year, Kim played a pivotal role in coordinating logistics for a food distribution...
