A special screening and Q&A for the classic comedy Blazing Saddles was held on April 16, 2026 at MPTF with actor Burton Gilliam, hosted by Craig Kuranz. Find out more at MPTF.com/screenings and sign up for our newsletter for more upcoming events....
Scout the Scam
MPTF Student Volunteer Annabelle Miller is profiled by CBS Los Angeles about her Scout the Scam project, an interactive game developed with residents to help spot phishing, AI, and other digital hazards....
Lily Tomlin: Conversations with the Artist
A special screening and Q&A for the beloved 1980 hit comedy 9 to 5 was held on March 24, 2026 at MPTF with actress Lily Tomlin, hosted by Claudia Eller. Find out more at MPTF.com/screenings and sign up for our newsletter for more upcoming events....
One Battle After Another
One Battle After Another's Oscar-winning producer Sara Murphy and editor Andy Jurgensen chat with MPTF’s Nathaniel Thompson about their collaboration, craft and persistence creating the acclaimed film. Find out more at mptf.com/screenings and sign up for our...
A Noble Profession
For National Social Work Month in March of 2026, we'd like you to meet three outstanding members of MPTF’s social work team. Carly Castaneda, LCSW, started at MPTF in 2014 in the Community Volunteers department which she found as part of GSWEC (Geriatric Social...
Mr. Nobody Against Putin
Director-writer David Borenstein, director-cinematographer nad documentary subject Pavel Talankin, and executive producer and translator Robin Hessman visit MPTF on March 3, 2026 for a Q&A and screening of their Oscar-nominated documentary, Mr. Nobody Against...
A Loving Gesture
“My first contribution to MPTF was March 23, 1975,” recalls Michel Papadaki, who came to California from Connecticut via Greyhound Bus at the age of 18 in 1959 with $100 in his pocket. Retired since 2003, with executive positions in the industry including Senior...
The J Rickley Dumm Story
“I’ve loved writing since junior high and high school. My first interest in film was when I saw still pictures move. ‘How do they do that?’ I asked myself.” That’s how J. Rickley Dumm decided to get into the entertainment industry, and if you’re of a certain age...
The 2025 LA Fires Insurance & Legal Rights
The Beverly Hills Bar Association presents the webinar "The 2025 LA Fires: Your Insurance and Legal Rights in the Aftermath, and What to Expect in 2026" with info and resources including MPTF. Get the resources from the video here >...
Song Sung Blue: Conversations with the Artist
A special screening and Q&A for the film Song Sung Blue was held on January 6, 2026 at MPTF with director Craig Brewer, cinematographer Amy Vincent and actress Kate Hudson. Find out more at MPTF.com/screenings and sign up for our newsletter for more upcoming...
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