by Nathaniel Thompson | Dec 31, 2025 | Creative Chaos, Independent Living, Mary Pickford House, MPTF Studios, Newsletter Stories, Residential, Videos, Wasserman Campus
“That’s why I moved here—community, pure and simple.” So says Robert Ryan, a makeup artist since 1976 (and previously a dancer and university professor!) who moved to the MPTF campus last April. “When I got here, I was the new kid on the block. I started dreaming up...
by Nathaniel Thompson | Oct 29, 2025 | Independent Living, Newsletter Stories, Volunteer, Wasserman Campus
Among the many inspiring creatives here on campus at MPTF, one who truly makes her mark is Alleen Ramrus. Alleen, a four-year MPTF resident, teaches a weekly art class at the Katzenberg Pavilion, aimed at getting residents in touch with their inner artist. The class...
by Nathaniel Thompson | Oct 10, 2025 | Board of Governors, History
In October of 2025, MPTF added 10 new additions to its Board of Governors including actors Ike Barinholtz, Yvette Nicole Brown and Colin Farrell, actor-producer and entrepreneur Christine Chiu, ID PR founder Kelly Bush Novak, CAA managing director and motion picture...
by Nathaniel Thompson | Aug 15, 2025 | Community Resources
When the wildfires hit at the beginning of this year, the devastating impact on industry members was immediate. One Palisades resident who had to find shelter immediately was Adam Lorenzo, a veteran comedy writer and filmmaker who got his first gig in 1999 as a staff...
by Nathaniel Thompson | Apr 30, 2025
Passing The Torch Mentoring the Entertainment Industry of the Future This intergenerational mentorship program connects students exploring careers in Film and TV with retired and semi-retired industry members. Mentors enhance existing programs either in-person or...
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