Fanzingo is an unusual media house. Under our roof is a production company, editorial offices, educational activities and projects that all spread new voices and perspectives in the media. It is run by a non-profit foundation that reinvests all surpluses in new activities. Photo: Ali QuraishI
WE HAVE HEART
We create inspiring meeting places where new storytellers can grow and realize their ideas.
WE ARE BRAVE
We spread norm-breaking productions that increase breadth, depth and diversity in the media.
WE ARE ROOTED
We have broad and deep knowledge of our target groups, media production, pedagogy and process management.
WE THINK AHEAD
We contribute to a democratic society through new thoughts and voices about contemporary Sweden.
Our radio editorial team Radio Totalnormal has won the Grand Radio Prize twice for the unique radio program that for over 10 years has made radio with and by people with experience of mental illness.
Every year, we create 500 stories that enrich, change and touch people.
We have media education activities in schools and at the media house in Alby that meets up to 2000 young people annually.
We do assignments: film productions, podcasts, lectures, develop unique stage programs and write reports – which convey knowledge & creativity.
The first seed of Fanzingo was planted in 2002 when the program Fanzine-TV was produced for SVT from the Fanzingo House in Alby. The Fanzingo Association was founded in 2005 with the idea and purpose of creating practical and financial opportunities for young storytellers in film, TV, radio, stage and other forms of culture and media to realize their ideas. From the beginning, the association has also worked for the development of the various media and forms of expression.
In 2006, the organization received its first financial support from the Swedish Inheritance Fund and was able to develop methods and projects to create conditions for young people to develop their own storytelling and create bold, groundbreaking productions.
The operation in Alby has existed for over 18 years and Fanzingo has been established as an important production company to increase breadth and diversity in the media. The business is driven by the idea that individuals can grow by unleashing their creative power and the belief that democracy and society develop by making more voices heard and more perspectives available in the media.
Productions that Fanzingo has produced and contributed to over the years include Fanzine-TV (SVT), Underlandet (P3), Gör det själv (P3), Bland mobbare och mobboffer (UR), Inferno (UR), KIT (Orten – mer än vad du tror)
Fanzingo has also been involved in starting projects like Filmbasen, Stoppa Ryktet, Subcasting, Barnkulturpalatset, Representing Youth, the festival This is Alby (formerly the Fanzingo festival).
