Ridd joins Edinburgh in December from his current role as head of acquisitions at Picturehouse.
His first edition the festivals 77th anniversary will take place in August 2024.
Execs at the CMI appointed administrators in October 2022.
Paul Ridd.Edinburgh Film Festival.
Kristy Matheson, Edinburghs last permanent director, was in post for just over a year.
She was named BFI festivals director in March 2023.
I look forward to supporting him and the new team now and in the future.
Ridd added: I am beyond thrilled to be joining EIFF at a crucial point in its history.
Watch this space, and bring it on.
