Kate Colley, University of the West of England

How does a farm in a tunnel 100ft below the streets of London, with no heating or natural light, produce food? And not just any food, but food higher in nutrients and using less water and carbon. At ‘Growing Underground’, a small team of farmers dressed in lab coats, and working under the pink hues of UV lights have converted a disused air raid shelter into a farm that operates regardless of season, weather, or even soil. This film explores the beginnings of a new agricultural revolution, one based on technological innovation and human ingenuity rather than exploitation of people and planet.