Tisch Joins Film Roman Board

files/pictures/picture-35.jpgSteve Tisch, film and television producing veteran, has joined the board of directors of Film Roman Inc. His film credits include Oscar Award winner FORREST GUMP, AMERICAN HISTORY X, THE POSTMAN and RISKY BUSINESS. For television, Tisch produced the Emmy nominated THE BURNING BED, SILENCE OF THE HEART and PRIME SUSPECT. Tisch is also known for his philanthropic activities, which include AIDS Project Los Angeles serving on the board of directors and the Steve Tisch Foundation, a non-profit organization that raises funds to benefit many charities like the UCLA Medical Center, The H.E.L.P. Group and the ERAS Center. "We are honored to welcome Steve to our board," said John Hyde, president and CEO of Film Roman. "His television and feature film projects have universally made a significant impact on society as well as being enormous successes commercially. His proven acumen and taste will help position our company in all its future planning." Tisch joins other recent board appointee Mike Medavoy, who currently is the Chairman of Phoenix Pictures, former Chairman of TriStar Pictures and one of the founders of Orion Pictures.