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). In a released statement, Tory expressed his enthusiasm about collaborating with TIFF’s board members, leaders, artists, filmmakers, and the wider TIFF community in shaping the upcoming phase of the festival.
Tory’s tenure officially commences on October 1, as highlighted in a recent news release. This year’s festival is scheduled to take place from September 10 to 20. He succeeds Jeffrey Remedios, who held the position of chair since 2021. Remedios commended TIFF and its leadership, stating his enduring pride in the role he played in the festival’s journey.
Additionally, TIFF announced the appointment of three new members to its board of directors: Deborah Flint, David Furnish, and Daniel Tisch Echevarría. Asha Daniere, who served on the board for nine years, is stepping down. TIFF expressed gratitude for Daniere’s significant contributions and dedicated service to the organization.