Written By: JR Robinson

Marie Pizano isn’t just a name in Memphis entertainment—she’s a force for change, unity, and opportunity. As the founder of the MVP3 Foundation, Pizano has dedicated years to building bridges across film, music, business, and community, all with one goal: to unlock Memphis’s immense creative potential and ensure its talent gets the spotlight it deserves.

A Tireless Advocate for Memphis Talent

Behind every spotlight moment in Memphis, there’s often unseen work: late nights, battles to keep doors open, and relentless advocacy for local artists and venues. Marie Pizano has been at the heart of these efforts, not for personal glory, but to secure a brighter future for the city’s creative community. She’s saved venues from closing, helped musicians get paid, created jobs, and supported indie filmmakers—always with Memphis’s youth and future in mind.

“For years, I’ve been building bridges, saving venues, supporting musicians, creating jobs, supporting indie filmmakers, and giving back. Not for the spotlight, but for the future of the city. Memphis has the talent. It’s a gold mine of talent. What we need is to come together, film, music, business, and community, working in harmony.”

The MVP3 Foundation: More Than a Nonprofit

Pizano’s vision led to the creation of the MVP3 Foundation—a movement, not just a foundation. MVP3 is dedicated to providing real opportunities for filmmakers and musicians through paid internships, industry connections, and a platform to showcase their work to the world. The foundation partners with nonprofits, teaches financial literacy, and builds sustainable business models, ensuring that young people in Memphis have a genuine shot at their dreams.

“That’s why I built MVP3 Foundation, a place where filmmakers and musicians get real opportunities—paid internships, industry connections, and a platform to share their work with the world. We’re more than a foundation, we’re a movement.”

Creating Unity and Lasting Change

Pizano is vocal about the need for unity in Memphis’s creative industries. She believes that competition and division have held the city back, and that by working together, Memphis can rival the successes of cities like Nashville and Atlanta. Her mantra, “You got sticks, I got a match. Together we make a fire,” captures her collaborative spirit and belief in collective progress.

She’s also built infrastructure for the future, including a streaming network focused on positive, community-oriented content, and programs that teach both artistic and business skills. The MVP3 Foundation doesn’t just nurture talent—it empowers it, ensuring Memphis’s creative heartbeat continues to thrive.

A Call to Action for Memphis

Marie Pizano’s message is clear: Memphis has everything it needs to be a creative powerhouse, but it requires unity, support, and vision. She invites everyone—artists, business leaders, community members—to join her in building something real for Memphis’s youth and future. Her track record proves she’s not just talking; she’s doing the work, even when no one is watching.

“If you’re ready to go beyond the spotlight, let’s talk. Book a meeting with me, let’s build something real for Memphis, for our youth, for the future.”

The Wrap Up

Marie Pizano and the MVP3 Foundation are raising the bar for what’s possible in Memphis. Through tireless advocacy, innovative programs, and a relentless commitment to unity and opportunity, they are shaping a new narrative for the city—one where talent is seen, supported, and celebrated. Now is the time for Memphis to come together, support this vision, and help ignite a fire that will burn bright for generations to come.