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 mentioned his eagerness to collaborate with the board, leaders, artists, filmmakers, and the wider TIFF community to influence its future direction.
Tory’s tenure officially commences on October 1, as per a recent news release. Notably, this year’s festival is scheduled to take place from September 10 to 20. He takes over from Jeffrey Remedios, who had been serving as the chair since 2021 and expressed his pride in contributing to TIFF’s journey.
In addition to the leadership change, TIFF announced the appointment of three new board members – Deborah Flint, David Furnish, and Daniel Tisch Echevarría. Simultaneously, Asha Daniere is stepping down from the board after nine years of service, with TIFF expressing gratitude for her dedication and contributions to the organization.