Beth Janson is a Canadian film industry executive, who was appointed as chief operating officer of the Toronto International Film Festival in April 2022.[1] She was previously the chief executive officer of the Academy of Canadian Cinema and Television from 2016 to 2022.[2] Originally from Montreal, Quebec, she graduated from York University.[3]
Beth Janson | |
|---|---|
| Born | |
| Alma mater | York University |
| Occupation(s) | Film industry executive, film festival programmer |
| Spouse |
Bill Ohlson
(m. 2001) |
After graduation, Janson moved to New York City, where she married an American, Bill Ohlson, in 2001.[2] While living in New York, Janson worked as a programmer for the Tribeca Film Festival and then served as executive director of the Tribeca Film Institute from 2010 to 2015.[3] She then joined Rent the Runway as founding director of its program to support and encourage women in starting businesses of their own.[3]
She succeeded Helga Stephenson as chair of the Academy of Canadian Cinema and Television in June 2016.[2] After she left the organization in 2022, she was succeeded by Tammy Frick.[4]
In August 2023, Janson stepped down from her role at TIFF.[5]
References edit
- ^ Barry Hertz, "TIFF appoints film industry veterans Beth Janson and Anita Lee to new leadership roles". The Globe and Mail, April 21, 2022.
- ^ a b c "New head of Academy of Canadian Cinema & Television on her vision and rebranding". 680 News, November 14, 2016.
- ^ a b c "Expat Beth Janson comes home to helm screen academy: Knelman". Toronto Star, April 13, 2016.
- ^ Etan Vlessing, "Tammy Frick Named CEO of Academy of Canadian Cinema & Television". The Hollywood Reporter, October 5, 2022.
- ^ Kelly Townsend, "Beth Janson steps down as TIFF COO". Playback, August 23, 2023.
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