MOLDOX is an annual documentary film festival dedicated to the power of documentary cinema to inspire social change, held in the Republic of Moldova. The festival’s first edition took place in 2016 in Cahul. After eight editions held in the southern region of the country, Moldox moved to Chișinău in 2024.
Moldox brings together filmmakers, activists, opinion leaders, decision-makers, and the general public to discuss issues that are relevant to our society as well as topics of global importance.
The main goal of the Moldox International Documentary Film Festival for Social Change is to contribute to building a better society through documentary cinema, encouraging audiences to reflect on current issues and identify potential solutions.
Our Mission
To promote documentary films as a tool for critical reflection and social change, fostering dialogue among citizens, artists, and decision-makers to advance democratic values, human rights, and social justice.
Festival Activities
- Screenings of local and international documentary films;
- Moldox Lab – training workshops for emerging filmmakers and film producers, led by internationally renowned mentors;
- Public discussions, post-screening Q&A sessions, masterclasses, educational activities engaging local communities and the wider public, and panel discussions;
- Exhibitions, concerts, and networking events designed to foster new connections and collaborations;
- National Documentary Film Competition – Green Vine Award.
Our team
Maxim Cîrlan
Festival Director
Marina Șupac
Moldox Lab Coordinator
Marin Basarab
Head of Programming
Vasile Cocîrla
Project Assistant & Redactor Catalog
Cristina Prepeliță
Venue, Side Events Coordinator
Andrei Hamițevici
Guest Services Coordinator & Travel
Aina Idrisova
Organizational Impact
& Learning Consultant
Irina Ursu
Communication & PR Coordinator
Ana-Maria Cobileanschi
Welcome Desk
& Communication Assistant
Denis Bartenev
Technical & Media Coordinator
Alla Procopciuc
Accountant
Victoria Coroban
Opening & Closing Ceremony Moderator
Natalia Sergheev
Panels Moderator (RO)
Galina Vasiliev
Panels Moderator (RU)
Nadejda Manastîrlî
Communication Coordinator Moldox Lab
Călin Laur
Moldox Lab Co-coordinator
Evgheniia Tucan
Moldox Lab Logistic Assistant