MPTF's 'Second Act': Hollywood's Century-Old Safety Net Seeks New Support

The Motion Picture & Television Fund (MPTF), a century-old organization supporting industry workers, is embarking on a major fundraising initiative named 'Second Act.' This campaign aims to ensure its continued service for the next 100 years, addressing the growing needs within the industry. Donors can contribute through various means, including monthly gifts or significant pledges for naming rights at the Woodland Hills campus, with options like sponsoring a bungalow for $250,000.

The MPTF's history is marked by generations of Hollywood solidarity, with past instances of aid for actors facing eviction or covering funeral costs. Today, with job losses and reduced production, the need for MPTF's safety net programs—which extend beyond retiree support to include financial aid and medical assistance for all ages—has doubled in the last decade.

To bridge the gap left by diminished payroll deductions, the MPTF is actively engaging current industry leaders and the next generation of workers. This 'passing the baton' approach encourages younger professionals to support the fund, ensuring its sustainability and ability to expand its vital services for those in hardship.