Dr. David Tillman has resigned as president and CEO of the Motion Picture and Television Fund and the former president of Panavision has been named as an interim successor. Tillman has headed the fund, which provides health care and other services for those in the entertainment industry, for 10 years. Recent years have been financially difficult for the fund resulting in the closure of the hospital and long term care facility in Woodland Hills. In a prepared statement Tillman said he was leaving because it was in the best interests for him and the fund. Bob Beitcher was picked as the interim chief executive while a search takes place for a permanent successor. Beitcher was president of camera and lens developer Panavision for six years until leaving the company in April 2009. Beitcher serves on the MPTF board of trustees. “I am absolutely committed to doing everything I can to enhance the Fund’s ability to meet the growing need for health care and social services now and in the future, and to continuing the charitable mission of the Fund,” Beitcher said. With the support of its outstanding staff, the Fund has an exciting opportunity to address the growing needs of our industry members in innovative and progressive ways.” Mark R. Madler
