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22nd Annual MPTF Night Before Event Raises Over $4.3 Million Mar 14, 2024

A star-studded host committee, Academy Awards nominees and presenters, along with some of the most powerful industry influencers came together on March 9, 2024, for MPTF's 22nd Annual ‘Night Before’ benefit. More →

Stars Attend MPTF's 17th Annual Evening Before Benefit Jan 17, 2024

Television’s biggest night took place in West Hollywood, CA on Saturday, January 13th when Emmy Awards nominees and presenters, along with some of the most powerful entertainment industry influencers, joined together for MPTF's 17th annual “Evening Before” benefit. More →

MPTF Raises $786,512 During Lights, Camera, Take Action! Caring for Hollywood’s Crews Telethon Dec 18, 2023

Returning for its second year, MPTF's fundraising telethon, Lights, Camera, Take Action! Caring for Hollywood’s Crews raised $786,512 on Saturday night to benefit the 100-year-old charity’s support of entertainment industry members in need, exceeding the original goal of $750K. More →

MPTF to Hold Lights, Camera, Take Action!: Caring for Hollywood's Crews Telethon Dec 1, 2023

MPTF's fundraising telethon for crew members in need will return for its second time. Lights, Camera, Take Action! Caring for Hollywood’s Crews will air live on KTLA (Channel 5 in Los Angeles) on December 9, 7-9 pm PT. More →

MPTF NextGen Board Raises Over $800,000 at 2023 Summer Party Aug 9, 2023

On Sunday, August 6, the MPTF NextGen Board, a diverse group of entertainment industry professionals who represent the future of Hollywood and support MPTF’s mission of “taking care of our own,” hosted the 2023 NextGen Summer Party on the rooftop of NeueHouse Hollywood. More →

Darren Criss To Host and Perform at MPTF NextGen Summer Party Fundraiser Jul 19, 2023

Today, the MPTF NextGen Board, a diverse group of entertainment industry professionals who represent the future of Hollywood and support MPTF’s mission of “taking care of our own,” announced that it will host the 2023 NextGen Summer Party on Sunday, August 6 on the rooftop of NeueHouse Hollywood. More →

Stars Attend 2023 MPTF "Night Before" Fundraiser Mar 13, 2023

A star-studded host committee, Academy Awards nominees and presenters, along with some of the most powerful industry influencers came together on March 11, 2023, for MPTF's 21st annual ‘Night Before’ benefit. More →

MPTF To Host 21st Annual "Night Before" Party Mar 7, 2023

A star-studded host committee, Co-Chairs, Academy Awards nominees and presenters, along with some of the most powerful industry influencers will come together on March 11, 2023, for the 21st annual ‘Night Before’ party to benefit MPTF (Motion Picture & Television Fund). More →

MPTF Raised $867,986 During "Lights, Camera, Take Action!" Telethon Dec 14, 2022

The MPTF “Lights, Camera, Take Action!” telethon raised $867,986 on Saturday night to benefit the 100-year old charity’s support of entertainment industry members in need. More →

MPTF To Hold "Lights, Camera, Take Action!" Telethon Dec 8, 2022

MPTF is proud to announce the “Lights, Camera, Take Action!” telethon, airing live in primetime on Los Angeles’ KTLA 5 on Saturday, December 10, 2022 from 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM local time and also available across the country via KTLA.com and MPTF.com. More →

MPTF Held 16th Annual 'Evening Before' Fundraising Event Sep 15, 2022

Television’s biggest night took place in Century City, CA Sunday, September 11th, where the entertainment industry came together for MPTF's 16th annual “Evening Before” benefit. $3 million was raised to support the 100 year-old charity — a stunning record for the event. More →

50 Cent to Co-Chair 2022 MPTF Evening Before Event Aug 1, 2022

On September 11, 2022, multi-hyphenate entertainer and producer Curtis "50 Cent" Jackson, producer-director Greg Berlanti, and Pearlena Igbokwe, Chairman of Universal Studio Group, will Co-Chair a star-studded Host Committee for the MPTF's (Motion Picture & Television Fund) 16th annual Evening Before the Emmys party in Los Angeles. More →

MPTF Hosts 100 Years of Hollywood: A Celebration of Service Jun 22, 2022

MPTF (Motion Picture & Television Fund) continued its yearlong centennial celebration with “100 Years of Hollywood: A Celebration of Service,” an unforgettable evening of musical performances, tributes, and inspirational storytelling at The Lot at Formosa in West Hollywood, CA. More →

MPTF To Celebrate “100 Years of Hollywood: A Celebration of Service” Jun 16, 2022

MPTF (Motion Picture & Television Fund) will continue its yearlong centennial celebration with “100 Years of Hollywood: A Celebration of Service,” an unforgettable evening of musical performances, tributes, and inspirational storytelling on Saturday, June 18th at The Lot at Formosa in West Hollywood, CA. More →

50 Cent Joins MPTF Board of Governors Apr 14, 2022

Recently commemorating its 100th anniversary, MPTF (the Motion Picture & Television Fund) is expanding its Board of Governors with four new additions from different walks of the entertainment industry: Greg Berlanti, writer, director, and producer, Berlanti Productions; Lauren Shuler Donner, producer; Curtis "50 Cent" Jackson, director, entrepreneur, actor, and producer; and Ann Sarnoff, former Chair and CEO, WarnerMedia Studios and Networks Group. More →

Stars Attend 2022 'Night Before' 20th Annual Fundraiser in Support of MPTF Mar 31, 2022

A star-studded host committee, Academy Awards nominees and presenters, along with some of the most powerful industry influencers came together on March 26, 2022, for the 20th annual ‘Night Before’ party to benefit MPTF (Motion Picture & Television Fund). More →

Rita Wilson Performs At Fundraising Dinner Benefiting MPTF's 100th Anniversary Nov 15, 2021

MPTF (Motion Picture and Television Fund), the safety net for workers in the entertainment industry, continued the celebration of its 100th anniversary with an exclusive salon event last week sponsored by City National Bank, Los Angeles Times and UCLA Health. More →

Stars Attend 15th Annual "Evening Before" Benefiting MPTF Sep 24, 2021

Television’s biggest night took place in Century City, CA Saturday, September 18th, where the entertainment industry came together for the 15th annual “Evening Before” party, benefiting MPTF (Motion Picture & Television Fund). More →

MPTF NextGen Board Holds 2021 Summer Party Hosted by Max Greenfield Sep 23, 2021

Last week, the MPTF NextGen Board, a diverse group of entertainment industry professionals who represent the future of Hollywood, and support the Motion Picture & Television Fund’s (MPTF) mission of “taking care of our own,” hosted the 2021 NextGen Summer Party on Sunday, September 12 outdoors at the iconic Sunset Tower Hotel. More →

MPTF NextGen Board To Hold 2021 Summer Party at Sunset Tower Hotel Aug 23, 2021

Today, the MPTF NextGen Board, a diverse group of entertainment industry professionals who represent the future of Hollywood, and support MPTF’s mission of “taking care of our own,” announced that it will host the 2021 NextGen Summer Party on Sunday, September 12 outdoors at the iconic Sunset Tower Hotel. More →

Stars Launch MPTF's 100th Anniversary Campaign May 3, 2021

MPTF (Motion Picture & Television Fund) last week hosted a very special virtual press conference to kick off their 100th Anniversary Campaign, revealing how MPTF plans to build its foundation for the next 100 years to support working and retired industry members. More →

Wayne Brady Hosts Special Edition of MPTF's Iconic 'Night Before' Event Apr 26, 2021

Over the weekend, MPTF (Motion Picture & Television Fund) hosted the 19th annual “Night Before” party, reimagined as a special virtual edition. More →

Gary Oldman, LeAnn Rimes, Diane Warren, Macy Gray, D-Nice and More Join MPTF's Iconic 'Night Before' Event Apr 23, 2021

MPTF (Motion Picture & Television Fund) has announced the star-studded line-up of performers that will join the 19th annual “Night Before” party, which will take place virtually on Saturday, April 24. More →

Wayne Brady to Host and Perform at Virtual Edition of MPTF's Iconic 'Night Before' Event Apr 14, 2021

MPTF (Motion Picture & Television Fund) announced that its 19th annual “Night Before” party, which will take place virtually on Saturday, April 24, will be hosted by multi-hyphenate stage and screen star Wayne Brady, who will also showcase his musical talents with his new single “Move Your Body” as one of the evening’s performers. More →

MPTF to Host Special Virtual Edition of Iconic 'Night Before' Oscars Event Mar 16, 2021

MPTF (Motion Picture & Television Fund) has announced that its 19th annual “Night Before” party will take place, virtually, on Saturday, April 24. More →

Seth MacFarlane Partners with Variety for Valentine's Concert Benefiting MPTF and BrightFocus Foundation Feb 11, 2021

MPTF (Motion Picture & Television Fund) and BrightFocus Foundation today announced a special Valentine’s virtual concert featuring acclaimed multi-hyphenate and Grammy-nominated vocalist Seth MacFarlane in support of the two nonprofits working together on research and care around Alzheimer’s disease. This a collaboration rooted in science and compassion. More →

Hugh Jackman Hosts MPTF's 'Reel Stories, Real Lives' Event Oct 30, 2020

Earlier this week, MPTF (Motion Picture & Television Fund) hosted its ninth annual “Reel Stories, Real Lives” event virtually, and as always, it was a moving evening filled with extraordinary stories highlighting the impact of MPTF on the entertainment community. More →

Danai Gurira Joins Hugh Jackman, Angela Bassett, and Jason Bateman for MPTF Reel Stories, Real Lives Oct 22, 2020

MPTF (Motion Picture & Television Fund) announced today that Danai Gurira will join host Hugh Jackman and storytellers Angela Bassett and Jason Batemanfor their ninth annual “Reel Stories, Real Lives” event. More →

MPTF Hosts 'The Evening Before: Special Edition' Raising $1.5 Million Sep 24, 2020

MPTF (Motion Picture & Television Fund) hosted the 14th annual edition of its iconic pre-Emmy Awards party, reimagined as “The Evening Before: Special Edition.” More →

Stars To Appear In We All Play Our Part: A Benefit for MPTF May 12, 2020

MPTF (Motion Picture & Television Fund) has announced that it will host a one-night-only fundraiser to benefit their COVID-19 Emergency Relief Fund, providing support for entertainment industry workers, particularly those who work behind-the-scenes across film and television, who need it most during this pandemic. More →