Doris Fiala Christos-Tzikas-Zurich-Film-Festival Share on Facebook Share on X Share to Flipboard Send an Email Show additional share options Share on LinkedIn Share on Pinterest Share on Reddit Share on Tumblr Share on Whats App Print the Article Post a Comment Doris Fiala has been appointed chair of the board of directors of the Zurich Film Festival, assuming the role with immediate effect. She replaces Roger Crotti, who stepped down following the festival's sale by the NZZ Media Group. A former member of the Swiss National Council and long-time Zurich entrepreneur, Fiala will represent the ZFF publicly and work to strengthen its connections with the political and business communities. Her responsibilities will include strategic networking, fundraising, and liaising with partners and public stakeholders. She will serve alongside festival owner and director Christian Jungen. Related Stories News PinkPantheress Is Enjoying Proving You Wrong General News Alon Aboutboul, Israeli Actor Known in U.S. for Roles in 'Snowfall' and 'The Dark Knight Rises,' Dies at 60 Fiala's political career spans three decades, including 16 years in the National Council and prior service on the Zurich City Council. She is also president of ProCinema, the Swiss cinema and film distribution association, and sits on the board of the Zurich Opera House. "We are absolutely thrilled to have Doris Fiala, an outstanding Zurich personality with national influence, as our new president," said Jungen. "She has an extensive network across politics, business and society, and her drive and enthusiasm serve as an additional source of motivation for the entire team at ZFF." Fiala will lead a board that includes journalist Felix E. Müller, a co-owner of the festival, and Zurich-based attorney Thomas Hügi. "The ZFF is a cultural beacon that shines far beyond Switzerland and enjoys great recognition in Hollywood," said Fiala. "It benefits not only the cultural scene but also the economy-especially the hospitality and tourism sectors." Crotti, who took on the role in early 2024, helped steer the festival through a transitional period. Under his leadership, the ZFF recorded over 140,000 attendees last year, its most successful edition to date. "Roger enabled us to successfully conclude last year and to now present a forward-looking solution," said Jungen. The 21st Zurich Film Festival will run from September 25 to October 5, 2025. THR Newsletters Sign up for THR news straight to your inbox every day Subscribe Sign Up Obituaries Don Zimmerman, Oscar-Nominated Film Editor of 'Coming Home' and 'Rocky' Movies, Dies at 81 Netflix Adam Sandler on the 'Happy Gilmore 2' Cameron Boyce Tribute and That Stunning Plot Twist (Exclusive) My Best Friend's Wedding 'My Best Friend's Wedding' Sequel in the Works With 'The Materialists' Filmmaker Celine Song Natasha Lyonne Daniel Kwan Has a Plan to Tackle AI's Hollywood Takeover and It Requires "Unprecedented" Action THR Original Video James Cameron Says He Spoke to Disney About His Hopes to Expand 'Avatar' Franchise to Animation The Naked Gun Liam Neeson and Pamela Anderson Gush About Their Team-Up in 'The Naked Gun': "So Much Fun" Obituaries Don Zimmerman, Oscar-Nominated Film Editor of 'Coming Home' and 'Rocky' Movies, Dies at 81 Netflix Adam Sandler on the 'Happy Gilmore 2' Cameron Boyce Tribute and That Stunning Plot Twist (Exclusive) My Best Friend's Wedding 'My Best Friend's Wedding' Sequel in the Works With 'The Materialists' Filmmaker Celine Song Natasha Lyonne Daniel Kwan Has a Plan to Tackle AI's Hollywood Takeover and It Requires "Unprecedented" Action THR Original Video James Cameron Says He Spoke to Disney About His Hopes to Expand 'Avatar' Franchise to Animation The Naked Gun Liam Neeson and Pamela Anderson Gush About Their Team-Up in 'The Naked Gun': "So Much Fun"