Welcome to the Duckling Community
A place to learn storytelling, meet others, join live sessions, and develop your own ideas.
This Month’s Storyteller Project
With Camila Faraci, Duckling Seed Grantee and freelance photojournalist
The project Mí Relig(10)n is an exploration of the cultural role that football plays in Argentina. In a country where football often transcends sport, Camila Faraci documents how the game becomes a shared language through which people express identity and everyday life.
She will take us through the development of the project; from its initial concept and research phase to the ways the idea shaped her approach in the field. We'll also explore her personal connection to the subject, and how her own experiences informed the work.
Date and time: June 30rd, 6 pm CET/11 am EST
This month’s Master Talk
From Photos to Story: Building Strong Narratives With Bjarke Calvin, CEO and founder of Duckling
A collection of images is not a story. A project pitch is not a story. A story needs an arc, a character who wants something, and a reason for the audience to care.
In this session, we dig into what actually makes a narrative work, from the Hero's Journey to basic plot structures and character archetypes, and how to apply these tools to your photos, visuals, and audio. Whether you're building a documentary, a photo essay, or a pitch deck, the same principles apply. Give your material a spine, and it becomes unforgettable.
Date and time: June 15th, 6 pm CET/11 am EST
Reserve your spot at marie@duckling.co.
Link for Proton meeting will be sent to your e-mail three hours before the sessions begins.
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Join our storyteller group
Do you want inspiration and feedback from people who are passionate about documentaries, and care about each other? Do you want job-opportunities and ideas? Join our online group on Signal Messenger
Featured group members
Niels Riis
Christiansen
Eva Vegge K AndersenTobias Gaub
Louis Nyholm
Marcus More
Niclas JacobsenApply for a Seed Grant
Have a great idea for a story to publish on Duckling? Apply for up to €1300 to make it happen.
Frequently Asked Questions
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You get monthly community sessions live and recorded + access to storyteller groups + access to apply for the Seed Grant
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