Food etc shortlisted for charity “BAFTA”

Bedford based Food etc has been shortlisted as a finalist in the National 2026 Smiley Charity Film Awards in the Under £100,000 category.

Their film in partnership with national charity School Food Matters Young Marketeers about bringing veg gardens and cooking to Bedford primary schools was one of almost 500 entries.

A representative from The Smiley Charity Film Awards team said: “The response to this year’s awards has been overwhelming. To be a finalist is a great testament to the enthusiasm of organisations’ supporters and the effectiveness of their work.”

Food etc founder and director Julie Clay said: “This is the first time that we have entered a National Award so to be chosen as a finalist is so exciting for us and proof of what a great job our team does.”