Antonio Ferme editorTo celebrate the 100th anniversary of the Motion Picture Television Fund, the board of directors and a slate of guests gathered virtually to announce a new $300 million fundraising drive that aims to support industry workers during the COVID-19 pandemic.President and CEO Bob Beitcher said “the need hasn’t stopped” during the ongoing health crisis, stating that the organization has continued to experience high levels of inbound calls from a young demographic.“I know, deep in my bones, how important it is for MPTF to celebrate its 100th anniversary with an ambitious campaign, ran by no other than Jeffrey Katzenberg, to unlock the financial resources, once again from our generous industry, to sustain MPTF for the next.
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