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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....
Conversations with the Artist: Featuring Sheila Nevins & Trish Adlesic, The ABCs of Book Banning
Director-producers Sheila Nevins and Trish Adlesic appear on MPTF Studios' "Conversations with the Artist" with Jennifer Clymer to chat about their Oscar-nominated film, The ABCs of Book Banning, examining young readers and authors' perspectives on the current rise in...
Conversations with the Artist: Featuring Mstyslav Chernov, 20 Days in Mariupol
Conflict journalist Mstyslav Chernov discusses his Oscar-nominated documentary, 20 Days in Mariupol, on MPTF's "Conversations with the Artist" hosted by Jennifer Clymer. Recorded live on February 7, 2023; find out more at mptf.com/mptf-studios and watch more episodes...
Phil Alden Robinson
Live from MPTF Studios' Creative Chaos on November 13, 2024, Hawk Koch talks with Phil Alden Robinson about his films and TV work including Field of Dreams, Sneakers, Band of Brothers, and more. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cz0Pv6eESq0
David Hemingson
Screenwriter David Hemingson discusses his Oscar-nominated screenplay The Holdovers live on MPTF's "Conversations with the Artist" hosted by Nathaniel Thompson. Recorded live on November 16, 2023 at the Louis B. Mayer Memorial Theatre on the MPTF campus; find out more...
Very Amusing is your go-to theme park and travel podcast for having fun on vacation, whether it's with theme parks, Disney World, Disneyland, Universal, Shrek, roller coasters, amusement parks, rides, attractions or other shenanigans! Listen to Carlye Wisel talk about...
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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...
Overnight Changes
Taking care of our parents is an issue that can come up when we least expect it
Fast Friends
“You two are out causing trouble!” That’s the joking reaction you can hear sometimes on campus when a special pair of friends is out cruising around on their motorized wheelchairs. A bond formed quickly earlier this year when resident Dave Pierce, who worked for...
Talking About Suicide: What You Need To Know How To Save a Life
A New Home
We all know life can throw a curve ball when you least expect it, and someone who knows that all too well is James Hearn. Now 73 years old, he worked for years in the industry doing testing and repairing of consoles and other equipment for sound mixing as well as...
Help in a Time of Uncertainty
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...
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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Rising Stars
Jennifer Jorge was first introduced to MPTF as an intern with the Geriatric Social Work Education Consortium (GSWEC) 16 years ago.
Homelessness Hurts
Homelessness can happen to anyone, even a successful editor.
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.
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MPTF Backstage at the Oscars
Overcoming Isolation
When you are a part of our family, you’re not alone.
When Tragedy Strikes
Danai Gurira and Ashlei Tave
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Homelessness Hurts
Homelessness can happen to anyone, even a successful editor.
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Overcoming Isolation
When you are a part of our family, you’re not alone.
2019 Winners
Industry pros gather around creativity.
How Volunteers Make A Difference
Volunteers describe their work in our community.
The Power of Creativity
We believe creativity is ageless and therapeutic.
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,...
Star Power
“Every card is unique; I never make the same one twice!” That’s how Anne Star describes her monthly Angel Cards made for MPTF residents, one of the many ways volunteers can give back from their own homes. These cards can be made for birthdays and holidays, and the...
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...
