Moldox Lab 2025 reveals its Industry Program. Find out how to participate.

Industry Program@Moldox 

26 November – 30 November 2025, Chisinau, Republic of Moldova 

  • Locations: Artcor (31 August 1989 street 137) and Cineplex Loteanu (Stefan cel Mare si Sfant Boulevard 103)
  • All events will be held in English. 
  • For additional details, please contact us at lab@moldoxfestival.com  and follow us on Instagram & Facebook as @MoldoxLab. 

 

26 November, Wednesday  | 09:00 – 10:00 | ARTCOR Main Hall

How to survive an international documentary film festival? – a masterclass with Cǎlin Laur, documentary filmmaker and producer, Moldox Lab co-coordinator (MD).

Public event with limited number of seats. Free entry. 

 

27 November, Thursday | 11:00 – 12:30 | ARTCOR Main Hall

“Documenting a Leader in Wartime: Navigating Rare Access and Responsibility” – a masterclass with the team of the documentary “Zelensky”: Ariane Chemin,  Yves Jeuland and Guilaine Chenu (FR)

 

27 November, Thursday | 17:00 – 19:00  | ARTCOR Catedra cafe

Happy Hour co-hosted by the Embassy of France in Moldova

Access limited to badge holders and invited guests. 

 

28 November, Friday| 16:00 – 17:00 | ARTCOR Main Hall

Masterclass

How to prepare a package of your film that sells? – a masterclass with Adam Papliński and Katarzyna Szarecka, Pitch the Doc co-founders (PL)

Public event with limited number of seats. Free entry. 

 

28 November, Friday | 17:00 – 18:00  | ARTCOR Catedra cafe

Happy Hour

Access limited to badge holders and invited guests.  

 

29 November, Saturday| 9:30 – 11:00 | ARTCOR Main Hall

PITCH@Moldox

Projects developed through the Moldox Lab Inspiration Workshop 2025 will be presented to the international jury and accredited industry professionals. 

Mentor: Melody Gilbert (USA). Moderator: Daniel Kötter (DE). 

Access limited to badge holders and invited guests. 

 

29 November, Saturday| 11:30 – 13:00 | ARTCOR Main Hall

Moldox Lab Gagauzia Short Films & public discussion

Public event in presence of emerging filmmakers from Gagauzia with limited number of seats. Free entry.

 

29 November, Saturday| 14:00 – 15:30 | ARTCOR Main Hall

1-1 meetings

PITCH@Moldox projects holders will be having individual meetings with industry representatives. 

Access limited to PITCH@Moldox projects holders and invited industry representatives.

 

29 November, Saturday| 16:00 – 17:00 | ARTCOR Main Hall

Masterclass

Why you should turn to observational filmmaking – a masterclass with Beata Bubenets, filmmaker (FR).

Public event with limited number of seats. Free entry.

 

29 November, Saturday| 17:00 – 18:00  | ARTCOR Catedra cafe

Happy Hour

Access limited to badge holders and invited guests. 

 

30 November, Sunday | 11:00 – 13:00 |  Cineplex Loteanu (hall 1)

Moldox Lab Alumni Short Films 

Selection of short films made by the alumni of the Moldox Lab workshops. More details here. 

 

30 November, Sunday | 15:00 – 17:00 |  ARTCOR Main Hall

Moldox Lab Short Films & Documentary Photography Showcase 2025

Mentors: Nora Agapi (RO), Alexandru Popescu (RO), Casa de Fotografie (MD). 

Public event with limited number of seats. Free entry. 

 

30 November, Sunday  | 17:00 – 18:00 | ARTCOR Catedra cafe

Happy Hour

Access limited to badge holders and invited guests. 

 

30 November, Sunday  | 18:00 – 19:00 | Cineplex Loteanu

Closing ceremony of the Moldox Festival & Awards Ceremony of Pitch@Moldox

 

30 November, Sunday | 22:00 | Queer Cafe 2, Alexei Mateevici 69

Closing Party — based on invitation and badge holders

 

The Industry Program is made possible thanks to the Moldox Lab Partners: Agenția Națională pentru Tineret, Artcor, Thessaloniki International Documentary Festival, Balkan Documentary Center, Pitch the Doc, Casa de Fotografie, Goethe-Zentrum Chișinău.