A Tribute to Ruthie Tompson
Our Four-Legged Friends
For the last 25 years, dogs of all shapes and sizes have brought love to The Wasserman Campus. Whether it's our residents caring for their own dogs or enjoying interacting with our furry volunteers, these wonderful canines are transformative in helping to eliminate...
The Jay Jacobs Story
Retired William Morris talent agent Jay Jacobs has had firsthand experience with many of the ups and downs of showbiz life. Born in Philadelphia, Jay grew up an avid fan of film, TV, and music before he started working at the mail room of the William Morris Agency in...
Remembering Ruthie
Giving Day: MPTF’s 100th
Watch this special video with Tom Bergeron about where your money goes at MPTF, and donate at https://app.mobilecause.com/form/nGsqaw?vid=lpzua https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KWJIobO3ENU
How the DGA Takes Care of Our Own
For 70 years, the DGA and Directors Guild Foundation have made MPTF their primary outside charity. This special recognition and appreciation of us taking care of its members and the greater community of creative workers has resulted in $5 million donated over the past...
The “T” in MPTF
Though we’re known today as the Motion Picture and Television Fund, in the beginning we were the Motion Picture Relief Fund – evolving with the industry itself through revolutions like color TV, analog to digital, and streaming. During our 50th year on July 27, 1971,...
What the Future Holds
Each generation of entertainment industry workers faces new challenges, and MPTF has been there every step of the way with new and innovative services and ideas to help with life’s obstacles. Identifying, understanding, and developing new programming is the focus of...
Supporting Our Students
Bridging the gap from remote learning to the return to in-classroom learning is an unprecedented challenge right now, and bringing together our volunteers, employees, and cohorts, MPTF’s Engagement team led by Director Fredda Johnson is proud to join the coalition...
The Art Of Connecting
At MPTF, “Creativity is ageless” is more than a motto; it’s a way of life. A powerful bond that brings us together, creative expression is something we’ve fostered among residents and supporters — from volunteers teaching drawing classes to pottery and origami lessons...