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 for the opportunity, Tory looks forward to collaborating with the board, leaders, artists, filmmakers, and the wider TIFF community to shape the organization’s future.
Tory’s tenure officially commences on October 1, as per a recent news release. The festival is scheduled to take place from September 10 to 20 this year. He takes over the position from Jeffrey Remedios, who had been serving as chair since 2021.
In response to the change in leadership, Remedios commended TIFF and its management, expressing his enduring pride in his contributions to the festival’s evolution. Additionally, TIFF announced the addition of three new members to its board of directors: Deborah Flint, David Furnish, and Daniel Tisch EchevarrÃa. Meanwhile, 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.