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Building the next creative nation.
COR – Creative Industries Association of Moldova
Building the next creative nation.
COR – Creative Industries Association of Moldova
Founded in 2017, COR is the national voice of Moldova’s creative sector — a professional platform representing 54 active members, including companies, freelancers, and independent creatives across diverse disciplines. We drive the growth of the creative economy by fostering collaboration, championing innovation, and connecting Moldova’s talent to global opportunities.
What We Do
COR creates the conditions for Moldova’s creative community to thrive — both locally and globally — through four strategic pillars:
  • Talent Growth
    Fostering the development of creative individuals and their artistic potential.
  • Community Development
    Building a strong, interconnected network within Moldova's creative sector.
  • Creative Infrastructure Development
    Enhancing and expanding physical and digital resources vital for the creative community.
  • Skills and Professional Development
    Offering access to continuous learning, essential resources, and innovative practices.
  • Internationalization
    Showcasing Moldova's creative sector as a vital contributor to global economic growth.
  • Collaboration & Market Access
    Building bridges between local talent and international opportunities, facilitating broader market reach.
  • Policy and Advocacy
    Representing the interests of our members to public authorities and international partners, shaping supportive policies.
  • Partnerships with Academic sector
    Collaborating with universities to stimulate knowledge transfer and develop pilot projects.
Key areas of activity include:
  • Advertising & Communication (PR, branding, market research)
  • Architecture & Urban Design
  • Digital Media & Design
  • Film, TV, Photography, Animation
  • Literature & Publishing
  • Visual and Performing Arts (Music, Theatre, Dance, Festivals)
  • CreaTech (Game development, AR/VR, AI-generated content)
  • Traditional Arts & Crafts
To support our mission of developing and promoting the creative industries in Moldova, COR operates two creative hubs.
Artcor – Moldova’s Creative Industries Center
Connecting Creative Potential with Industry
Since 2019, Artcor has been a vital hub in Moldova’s creative ecosystem and a proud member of the European network of creative hubs. Located within the campus of the Academy of Music, Theatre, and Fine Arts, Artcor works closely with academic institutions to nurture and develop creative talent — including through pioneering new specializations like Animation.
Impact and Facilities
Annually, Artcor organizes over 900 events — including workshops, meetups, courses, concerts, and exhibitions — hosted in 1,000 m² of cutting-edge collaborative spaces. These facilities provide an inspiring environment for students, freelancers, and creative professionals to innovate and connect.
Core Activities:
  • Workspaces:
    Providing co-working and specialized areas for residents, creatives, and students.
  • Music Residency:
    Offering facilities for audio-visual content creation for young musicians.
  • Informal education:
    Delivering workshops, masterclasses, and mentorship programs.
  • Skills Enhancement:
    Focusing on practical and theoretical knowledge development.
  • Networking Events:
    Organizing meetups, conferences, and exhibitions.
  • Collaboration Hub:
    Facilitating connections between local and international talent and opportunities.
Visit Artcor
Launched in November 2021, Mediacor is Moldova’s flagship hub for digital media innovation and talent development. Located within the Moldova State University campus in Chișinău, it offers cutting-edge facilities, collaborative environments, and educational programs tailored to creative industries.
Mediacor supports the development of content creators, digital startups, and media professionals by integrating technology, mentorship, and industry access. Its mission is to strengthen Moldova’s position as a regional hub for film, gaming, animation, and multimedia through skill-building and global partnerships.
Mediacor – Center for Film, Gaming & New Media Production and Technology
Empowering Moldova’s Digital Creators
Mediacor – Center for Film, Gaming & New Media Production and Technology
Empowering Moldova’s Digital Creators
Launched in November 2021, Mediacor is Moldova’s flagship hub for digital media innovation and talent development. Located within the Moldova State University campus in Chișinău, it offers cutting-edge facilities, collaborative environments, and educational programs tailored to creative industries.
Mediacor supports the development of content creators, digital startups, and media professionals by integrating technology, mentorship, and industry access. Its mission is to strengthen Moldova’s position as a regional hub for film, gaming, animation, and multimedia through skill-building and global partnerships.
What We Do
Mediacor functions as a full-spectrum creative production and training center. Its infrastructure and programming enable both emerging and established creators to develop high-quality content and build sustainable careers.
Core Activities:
  • Audio-video production:
    podcast studios, talk shows, video formats
  • Post-production:
    motion capture, visual effects (VFX), sound design
  • Co-working and collaboration spaces
    for residents, creatives, and students
  • Professional education and mentorship
  • Community and industry-building events
Visit Mediacor
By the Numbers:
Moldova’s Creative Industries
Growth Snapshot (2020–2023)

Growth Snapshot

(2020–2023)

  • +16%
    increase in creative companies
  • +5%
    more professionals in the sector (now over 10,493)
  • +58%
    growth in total industry revenue (reaching MDL 4.8 billion)
  • Top-growing sub-sectors:
    • Video Game Development (+120%)
    • Specialized Design (+73%)
    • Digital Media, Photography & Events (+38% to +129%)
  • Key contributors to economic output:
    • Advertising & Branding
    • Game Development
The future is creative —
and we’re building it now.
Future Professions is one of COR’s flagship initiatives — a groundbreaking collaboration between the private sector and government institutions that is transforming Moldova’s educational landscape.
Thanks to this unprecedented effort, four state universities have launched specialized courses in Game Design, Animation, and New Media — disciplines once considered out of reach in traditional curricula
2025 marks a historic milestone: the very first cohort of Future Professions graduates is entering the creative job market. With 190 students now equipped with industry-relevant skills and ready to shape the future, we couldn’t be more proud — or more excited for what comes next.
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