Motion Picture & Television Fund, Entertainment industry support center in Woodland Hills, United States
The Motion Picture & Television Fund is an assistance organization for entertainment industry workers located on a 48-acre campus in California. The facility includes healthcare clinics, residential communities for retirees, and social service programs tailored to industry members.
The organization was founded in 1921 by Mary Pickford as the Motion Picture Relief Fund to support film workers facing financial hardship. Over the following decades, it expanded into a comprehensive care facility serving entertainment professionals throughout their retirement years.
A creative studio on campus allows retired entertainment professionals to continue producing content and sharing video messages with the public. Visitors can observe how these artists remain active and engaged in their craft through ongoing creative projects.
The campus has ample parking and all buildings feature accessible entrances for visitors with mobility needs. Calling ahead is recommended to confirm which areas are open to the public and when guided tours of the facility are available.
In 2021, the organization became the first recipient of the Jean Hersholt Humanitarian Award as an institution rather than an individual. This unprecedented recognition from the Academy highlighted its decades of service to entertainment workers and their families.
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