Free your story
Join a new kind of community for young journalists, documentary storytellers and curious creators who want to understand the world, and shape it through stories.
What you get
Storyteller Groups
Small groups of 6–12 people who meet regularly to share ideas, develop stories and give each other feedback.
Community Sessions
Monthly gatherings with journalists, filmmakers and thinkers. A space for conversation, not just lectures.
Seed Grant
Selected members can apply for funding to realize their own storytelling projects.
Academy (launching soon)
Courses, masterclasses and learning programs in storytelling, journalism and digital ethics.
This is for you if you:
Look for a better way to connect with others online
Are interested in journalism, film or creative media
Are curious about the world and other people
Want more reflection and less scrolling
Want to tell stories that matter
What you gain
Feedback that helps you grow
Get input from peers and mentors who take your work seriously.A sense of direction
Explore journalism, storytelling and creative work in a way that feels meaningful.Clarity in your ideas
Learn how to shape thoughts into stories that others can understand and relate to.Confidence in your voice
Discover how to express your perspective, and how to stand by it.
Questions you might have:
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It’s a space for young people who want to explore the world through storytelling. As a member, you join small storyteller groups, take part in community sessions and get access to the Duckling Academy as it develops. It’s not just something you watch, it’s something you participate in.
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Membership includes access to our full library of digital content: Videos, courses, Community Sessions, Storyteller Groups, Seed Grant and other resources, and any new material we release while you're subscribed.
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You’ll get access to the community space and be invited into a Storyteller Group. From there, you can:
Join sessions
Connect with others
Start developing your own stories
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No.
You don’t need to be a journalist or filmmaker. You just need curiosity to explore ideas and stories.
Some members are just starting out, others already have experience — the community is built for both.
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It’s flexible.
You can:
Join sessions when you have time
Engage deeply in a storyteller group
Or just follow along and participate occasionally
Most members spend a few hours per month.
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Yes! We’re always expanding the library with fresh content, tools, and updates to keep your learning and inspiration going strong.
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Yes!
Memberships can be canceled at any time from your account. You’ll retain access through the end of your current billing cycle. -
Because this is the moment where you can help shape the community.
As a founding member, you:
Join early
Influence what we build
Become part of the core group
Duckling is not something finished, it grows with the people inside it.
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You can reach us anytime via our contact page or on email: contact@duckling.co. We aim to respond quickly—usually within one business day.