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LA Unscripted and MPTF

KTLA 5 News's LA Unscripted took a great look today at our mission and how we've been taking care of our own for over 100 years, leading up to our telethon on Sunday! Find out more here > https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F1lxXHUGYc4

Catch The Last Journey

Catch The Last Journey

On Wednesday, November 20 at the Louis B. Mayer Theater on our Wasserman Campus, we’re very happy to be holding a screening of a moving new documentary film, The Last Journey. Sweden’s official selection for Best International Film for the upcoming 97th Academy Awards...

Henry Winkler & Hawk Koch

Multi-faceted, multi-award winner Henry Winkler has appeared as an actor on the big screen, TV, on stage, and also behind the camera, directing and producing numerous films and TV productions. Best known as “the Fonz” on "Happy Days," he plays Gene Cousineau in...

Meet Kevin McCormick

Meet Kevin McCormick

MPTF’s commitment to taking care of our own requires the support of those who truly know the industry inside and out. Kevin McCormick, Executive Vice President and Senior Advisor, Warner Bros. Pictures, is one of those people. Exemplifying the best this business has...

Elissa Kalver: We Got This at MPTF

On October 22, 2024 for Breast Cancer Awareness Month, we welcomed Elissa Kalver to our campus to share her experiences with residents and supporters. At 34, she faced a Stage IV Metastatic Breast Cancer diagnosis, just before her daughter’s first birthday. Her...

Matt Barnes and Jaren Hayman

NBA champion Matt Barnes and director Jaren Hayman visit MPTF to discuss the HollyShorts Festival Award-winning short film BLACK MARK and the short WITH LOVE, CHARLIE on September 26, 2024 at the Louis B. Mayer Theater. [button...

Sugar with Colin Farrell

Colin Farrell visits MPTF to discuss his Apple+ series SUGAR on June 4, 2024 at the Louis B. Mayer Theater. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vWhmcnoZpIo

From Pen to Page

From Pen to Page

“I love the process of writing. I can’t wait to get together with them!” That’s the sentiment felt by retired Local 44 propman and MPTF resident David Quick about The Grey Quill Society, our campus writing group which gathers weekly for residents and volunteers to...

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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...

Lights, Camera, Take Action!

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

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

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...

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,...

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Blazing a Trail

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...

Overnight Changes

Overnight Changes

Taking care of our parents is an issue that can come up when we least expect it

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MPTF’s Oscar

MPTF receives the Jean Hersholt Humanitarian Award at the Oscars

The “T” in MPTF

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.

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The Jay Jacobs Story

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.

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Together Apart

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...

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Make the Season Bright

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...

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

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...

Passing the Torch at Lights, Camera, Take Action!

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...