John Tory, the former mayor of Toronto, has been appointed as the new chair of the board of directors for the Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF). Expressing his enthusiasm, Tory stated that he looks forward to collaborating with the board, leaders, artists, filmmakers, and the wider TIFF community to influence the organization’s future direction.
Tory’s tenure officially commences on October 1, as confirmed in a recent news release. The upcoming festival is scheduled to take place from September 10 to 20. He takes over from Jeffrey Remedios, who held the position since 2021. Remedios commended TIFF and its leadership, expressing his enduring pride in his contributions to the festival’s evolution.
In addition to the leadership change, TIFF disclosed the appointment of three new board members: Deborah Flint, David Furnish, and Daniel Tisch Echevarría. Meanwhile, Asha Daniere, who served on the board for nine years, will be stepping down. TIFF conveyed its gratitude and recognition for Daniere’s dedicated service and contributions to the organization.