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Barbara Broccoli to Become President of UK's National Film and Television School

James Bond producer Barbara Broccoli will succeed David Puttnam as president of the National Film and Television School, ahead of the January opening of the Cubby Broccoli Building.

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In brief

  • Barbara Broccoli will become president of the UK's National Film and Television School, succeeding David Puttnam.
  • David Puttnam will take on the honorary role of President Emeritus.
  • The Cubby Broccoli Building at the NFTS Beaconsfield campus opens in January.
  • NFTS chair Sophie Turner Laing called the appointment a landmark moment.

Barbara Broccoli to Become President of UK's National Film and Television School

James Bond producer Barbara Broccoli has been named the next president of the U.K.'s National Film and Television School (NFTS), succeeding producer David Puttnam, according to Variety.

Appointment

Broccoli said, "It's a tremendous honor to become president of the National Film and Television School, following in Lord David Puttnam's footsteps. Having been involved with the NFTS for many years, I have seen first-hand the extraordinary talent it develops and the vital role it plays in shaping the future of our industry. With the opening of the Cubby Broccoli Building taking place in January, this is especially meaningful. My father believed in the power of filmmaking and in giving talented people the opportunity to succeed."

Building and Leadership Changes

The NFTS' Cubby Broccoli Building at its Beaconsfield campus will open in January, according to Variety. Deadline reports the building will provide teaching facilities, creative spaces and the school's first on-site student accommodation.

David Puttnam takes on the honorary role of President Emeritus in recognition of his outstanding contribution to the NFTS and its continued success, according to Deadline.

NFTS chair Sophie Turner Laing welcomed the "landmark moment" and thanked Puttnam, "whose support, wisdom and unwavering belief in the NFTS have been invaluable."

Last month, British producer Pippa Harris and YouTube UK boss Alison Lomax joined the NFTS board, according to Deadline.

Why it matters

The appointment places a major film producer at the head of a leading U.K. film school as it opens new facilities dedicated to her father, Cubby Broccoli.

Sources

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Questions readers ask

Who is the next president of the UK's National Film and Television School?
James Bond producer Barbara Broccoli has been named the next president of the U.K.'s National Film and Television School (NFTS).
Who does Barbara Broccoli succeed as president of the NFTS?
She succeeds producer David Puttnam, who takes on the honorary role of President Emeritus.
When will the Cubby Broccoli Building open at the NFTS?
The Cubby Broccoli Building at the school's Beaconsfield campus will open in January.
Why is the appointment of Barbara Broccoli significant?
The appointment places a major film producer at the head of a leading U.K. film school as it opens new facilities dedicated to her father, Cubby Broccoli.

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