John Tory, the former mayor of Toronto, has been appointed as the new chair of the board of directors of the Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF). Tory expressed his enthusiasm for collaborating with the board, leaders, artists, filmmakers, and the broader TIFF community to influence the organization’s future direction.
Effective from October 1, Tory’s tenure as chair was confirmed in a recent news release. This year’s festival is scheduled to take place from September 10 to 20. He succeeds Jeffrey Remedios, who had been serving as chair since 2021. Remedios commended TIFF and its leadership, stating his enduring pride in his contributions to the festival’s evolution.
Additionally, TIFF introduced three new members to its board of directors – Deborah Flint, David Furnish, and Daniel Tisch EchevarrÃa. Concurrently, Asha Daniere, a board member for nine years, is stepping down. TIFF expressed gratitude for Daniere’s dedicated service and valuable contributions to the organization.