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Goodbye to a Dear Friend
Retired President of Sony Pictures Studio Operations and Production and second-generation industry executive Gary O. Martin passed away on November 2, 2023. Gary was a truly cherished member of our MPTF family for many years. During his time at Sony (Columbia Pictures...
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...
Enjoy stories from the sets of your favorite films and original creative pieces from the people who were actually there! If you've ever wondered who’s there to help industry members, active or retired, the Motion Picture and Television Fund is the answer. And we have...
Baby Snooks: Hollywood Radio Players
The Hollywood Radio Players, through the magic of Zoom, bring you new productions of classic Hollywood radio plays to raise funds for MPTF. Find out out more at www.hollywoodradioplayers.com, and subscribe to their YouTube channel and watch new episodes by clicking...
Carol Baum: Inside Hollywood with Hawk Koch
On October 3, 2023, from MPTF Studios' Creative Chaos, Hawk Koch welcomed Carol Baum, producer of 34 movies including Father of the Bride, to talk about her illustrious career and behind-the-scenes stories highlighted in her new book, Creative Producing....
Ed Begley Jr.: Inside Hollywood with Hawk Koch
Actor and environmental activist Ed Begley, Jr. shares stories of his life from his new book, To the Temple of Tranquility… and Step On It! In this honest and revealing memoir, Ed focuses on his relationship with his legendary father, adventures with Hollywood icons,...
Hawk Koch and Jerry Zucker
Writer, director, and producer of more than a dozen Hollywood films, Jerry Zucker joins Hawk live on MPTF Studios' Creative Chaos to talk about his life and hilarious new book, Surely You Can’t Be Serious: The True Story of Airplane!, written with David Zucker and Jim...
A Tribute to Harry Northup
Beyond Baroque presents a special tribute to actor, poet, L.A. legend, and MPTF resident Harry Northup. Featured poets and guest speakers include Courteney Bailey, Bob Beitcher, Laurel Ann Bogen, Jeanette Clough, Jennifer Clymer, Corinne Conley, James Cushing, Michael...
MPTF Influencers: Henry Muñoz & Mike Farah, Funny or Die
MPTF's Courteney Bailey welcomes Henry Muñoz & Mike Farah from Funny or Die to MPTF Influencers live on MPTF Studios' Creative Chaos. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qK6Edj798pU
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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...
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...
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...
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.
Let’s Get Social
Surgeon General Dr. Vivek H. Murthy recently published a report about the significant health impact of social isolation and loneliness, as well as the healing effects of social connection and community. “Loneliness is far more than just a bad feeling,” he noted. “It...
A Life To Celebrate
Our commitment to promoting social connection with programs like the Daily Call Sheet, which pairs industry volunteers with retired industry members for ongoing friendly social calls, has resulted in powerful pairings of volunteers with older adults over the past...
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...
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Homelessness Hurts
Homelessness can happen to anyone, even a successful editor.
A Day in The Life
Watch how social workers change lives every day.
Every Day Makes a Difference
What does it take to have a positive impact on someone’s life?
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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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How Volunteers Make A Difference
Volunteers describe their work in our community.
The Power of Creativity
We believe creativity is ageless and therapeutic.
A Life To Celebrate
Our commitment to promoting social connection with programs like the Daily Call Sheet, which pairs industry volunteers with retired industry members for ongoing friendly social calls, has resulted in powerful pairings of volunteers with older adults over the past...
With Open Arms
At the end of 2022, you hopefully read all about filmmaker Victoria Bullock and her longtime support of MPTF including The Grey Quill Society. This year her wife, Maria C. Rodriguez, a Partner at McDermott Will & Emery, played her part for MPTF by asking her firm...
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...
