James Bond producer Barbara Broccoli has been appointed president of Britain’s National Film and Television School, succeeding David Puttnam. She is the first woman to hold the post. The appointment comes before a new building named after her father opens at the school’s Beaconsfield campus, adding teaching facilities and student accommodation. The building is scheduled to open in January 2027.
Barbara Broccoli, a producer of the James Bond films, has been appointed president of Britain’s National Film and Television School. At the institution in Beaconsfield, she takes over from fellow producer David Puttnam. Broccoli is the first woman to hold the presidency. Puttnam will remain associated with the school as president emeritus, an honorary role following his time in office.[1], [2]
The school plans to open its Cubby Broccoli Building in January 2027. It is named after Albert R. Broccoli, Barbara’s father and a founder of the Bond film franchise. The building will contain teaching facilities and specialist creative spaces. It also includes the school’s first purpose-built student accommodation on campus, designed to be fully accessible to its residents.[1]
Broccoli said her involvement with the school stretched back many years and described seeing the talent it develops. She linked the new building to her father’s belief in giving talented people opportunities in filmmaking. Puttnam welcomed handing over the role to someone he described as a close friend. He also paid tribute to colleagues who had worked alongside him at the institution.[1]
