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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...

Day at the Ranch 2024

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Our Youngest Members

Our Youngest Members

The Samuel Goldwyn Foundation Children’s Center temporarily closed its doors due to the pandemic in March of 2020, impacting 105 children and their parents. On September 8th, after establishing strict protocols based on LA County’s standards, the doors squeaked back...

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

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...

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...

A Caring Spotlight

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...

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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...

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...

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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Homelessness Hurts

Homelessness Hurts

Homelessness can happen to anyone, even a successful editor.

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2019 Winners

Industry pros gather around creativity.

Father’s Day

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,...

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,...

Thelma Rides In

An audience favorite at Sundance earlier this year, the touching action-comedy Thelma from Magnolia Pictures rode its now-iconic scooter into theaters on June 21, 2024 and has proven to be a box office smash as well. The...