John Tory, the ex-mayor of Toronto, has been appointed as the new chair of the Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF) board of directors. Tory expressed his enthusiasm for collaborating with the board, leaders, artists, filmmakers, and the wider TIFF community to influence the organization’s future direction. His term officially commences on October 1 as per a recent news release, coinciding with this year’s festival scheduled from September 10 to 20.

Taking over from Jeffrey Remedios, who held the position since 2021, Tory steps into his new role with a commitment to advancing TIFF’s mission. Remedios commended the festival and its leadership, reflecting on his pride in contributing to its evolution.

Additionally, TIFF confirmed the appointment of three new members to its board of directors: Deborah Flint, David Furnish, and Daniel Tisch Echevarría. Meanwhile, Asha Daniere, who served on the board for nine years, is stepping down. TIFF expressed gratitude for Daniere’s dedicated service and valuable contributions to the organization.