The Motion Picture & Television Fund is a non-profit organization that supports working and retired members of the entertainment community with health, volunteer, and social services, including temporary financial assistance and residential living. With relationships at the core of its mission, MPTF has created an intergenerational mentorship program, Passing The Torch, that addresses ageism and […]
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The Writers’ Guild Foundation’s (WGF) mission is to preserve and promote the history and craft of writing for the screen. “We’re dedicated to engaging, educating, and inspiring emerging writers—especially those belonging to under-served populations—and to preserving the rich history of writing in Hollywood for future generations.” The WGF has three primary activities: ● The Shavelson-Webb Library […]
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Since 1993, [the Unusual Suspects Theatre Company] USTC has worked to bring the power of theatre to youth who have been systematically excluded from participating in healthy methods of self-expression. We remain a recognized leader in the fields of arts education, youth development, mentorship, and community building throughout Los Angeles County. In step with our […]
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Tomorrow’s Filmmakers Today (TFT) connects emerging Latino filmmakers with an elite network of industry professionals, offering mentorship, academic sessions on entertainment law and finance, and cutting-edge technology insights from top L.A. universities. Participants engage in workplace visits, expert panels, and attend Hola Mexico Film Festival (HMFF) screenings, Q&As, and exclusive events. TFT runs as a seven-day […]
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Since its launch in 1997, The Moth has presented thousands of stories told live and without notes. Moth shows are renowned for the great range of human experience they showcase. Each show starts with a theme, and the storytellers explore it, often in unexpected ways. Since each story is true and every voice authentic, the […]
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OUTWORDS records, preserves, and shares the stories of LGBTQ+ elders across the United States to build community and catalyze social change. Over the past eight years, OUTWORDS has recorded some 340 in-depth, on-camera, professional-quality interviews with LGBTQ+ elders in 43 states and Washington DC. In a concerted effort to reverse the systemic erasure of minority […]
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Established in November 2024, press freedom advocate William McCarren and former hostage Jason Rezaian (Washington Post) created the Press Freedom Center (PFC), which “defends press freedom through assisting detained, threatened or exiled journalists, through advocacy, direct support and community.” PFC offers: Legal Services: The PFC works with three law firms to obtain services for immigration […]
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The NewsMatch program is a partnership between funders, newsrooms, and resource providers: The Institute for Nonprofit News (INN) strengthens and supports 500+ news organizations in a new kind of news network: nonprofit, independent, and dedicated to public service. INN envisions a nonprofit news network that ensures all people in every community have access to trusted news. To […]
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The Hollywood Heritage Museum, a 100% volunteer organization, operates from the former Lasky-DeMille Barn across from the Hollywood Bowl. It is dedicated to educating the public on the early film industry’s role in shaping Hollywood and preserving its historic environment. Its mission has three initiatives: Stewardship of the Lasky-DeMille Barn (Hollywood Heritage Museum) – Originally rented in 1913 by […]
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Gingold Theatrical Group, now in its 20th year, creates theatre and theatre-related programs that promote the humanitarian ideals central to the work of activist playwright George Bernard Shaw, including universal human rights, the freedom of thought and speech, the equality of all living beings, and the responsibility of individuals to promote societal progress. All of […]
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“Get Lit – Words Ignite inspires literacy, wellness, creativity, and workforce development for young people through Spoken Word poetry and media. Through in- and after-school programs centered on classic and contemporary poetry and multi-media expression, Get Lit advances education, promotes literacy, and offers opportunities for under-resourced young people to create community and raise up their […]
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Fresh Films (FF) is a national nonprofit dedicated to democratizing access and opportunities for Black, Brown, and other historically marginalized young people to gain jobs in the creative industry (film, television, social media and more). Its mission is to engage, educate, and empower Black, Brown, and historically marginalized teens and young adults to build technical skills/mastery, […]
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