Time Capsule hidden in NFTS The Cubby Broccoli Building

EON Productions is supporting the National Film and Television School with the construction of the Broccoli Building, ‘The Cubby’ set to open in 2027.

Named after founding producer Albert R ‘Cubby’ Broccoli, the building plays a central role in the school expansion and will support future generations of film and television makers and games creators, with new courses in Costume Design, Hair and Make-Up and Virtual Production, and for the first time, will provide on-site accommodation for disabled students.

Time Capsule

Barbara Broccoli and Michael G. Wilson contributed to a specially commissioned time capsule to be placed within the foundations of the new building with a letter addressed to future NFTS Producing students. 

Barbara Broccoli with Time Capsule

The capsule will be re-opened in 2071, to celebrate the School’s centenary, and also contains a document from the NFTS archives, detailing Cubby Broccoli’s financing of its Production and Facilities department in 1986, a generous donation that reflected his enduring belief in the importance of creative infrastructure and the filmmakers it continues to support.

The Cubby

On February 23, 2026, National Film and Television School (NFTS) welcomed producer Barbara Broccoli and Co-CEO of Netflix, Ted Sarandos to Beaconsfield to mark a series of major developments for the School. 

(L-R) Ted Sarandos, Barbara Broccoli, Jon Wardle, Sophie Turner Laing

During the visit, acclaimed producer and NFTS Fellow Barbara Broccoli officially named The School’s newest addition The Cubby Broccoli Building, in honour of her late father, Albert R ‘Cubby’ Broccoli. One of cinema’s most celebrated figures, the legendary producer is best known for bringing the James Bond franchise to the screen - with more than 100 NFTS alumni having worked across the iconic films, many in senior and leading roles.

Architect render of The Cubby Broccoli Building

Construction is now officially underway on the newly named The Cubby Broccoli Building, which is due to open to students in January 2027. The building plays a central role in the School’s expansion, supporting world-class training for future generations of film and television makers and games creators and for the first time, will provide on-site accommodation for disabled students.

Michael G.Wilson and Barbara Broccoli commented: “Our father, Cubby Broccoli, deeply believed in craftsmanship, collaboration and the art of storytelling. It is so meaningful to see his name indelibly linked with the NFTS, an institution that shares those values and is dedicated to nurturing future talent. The School plays a vital role in the industry and we are honoured to mark this moment in its history.”

For more info and all supporters, visit the NFTS website.