The woman who has led Cinéfest Sudbury International Film Festival for the past 27 years is leaving her job.
Tammy Frick, Cinéfest’s executive director, is departing the organization to become the CEO of the Academy of Canadian Cinema & Television.
Frick is also the associate executive director of Cultural Industries Ontario North (CION), and will also be vacating that role.
“Tammy has been instrumental to the development of not only Cinéfest Sudbury International Film Festival, but to the creation of the arts and culture sector in Sudbury and Northern Ontario,” says Marett McCulloch, President of Cinéfest and CION’s Boards of Directors, in a press release.
“We cannot thank Tammy enough for her vital and tireless work over the last quarter century, bringing audiences together, creating lasting communities, and playing a significant role in the growth of our film and television production industries.
“We will truly miss Tammy, and wish her nothing but the best in her exciting new role at the Academy.”
Starting Oct. 24, Cinéfest managing director Patrick O’Hearn (who has been in that role for 17 years), will become the interim executive director of Cinéfest and interim associate executive director of CION.
“Patrick has been absolutely instrumental to the success of Cinéfest and CION,” said McCulloch.
“He has worked with enthusiasm and care to provide truly top-tier festival experience that audiences return to year-after-year.
“We are thrilled to work with Patrick in his new role as Interim Executive Director, to continue to grow both Cinéfest and CION as organizations that serve the north and contribute to the thriving arts and culture scene in Sudbury.”
The press release from Cinéfest extended its “immeasurable gratitude” to Frick, and wished her well on her new journey ahead.
