Melody Gilbert

Award-Winning Director and Producer

Visit in Moldova | 01 - 04 Apr 2024

The US Speakers Program turned the Mediacor hub into a lively filming set under the guidance of Melody Gilbert, a renowned documentary filmmaker. Her visit drew nearly 300 filmmaking enthusiasts, with media coverage from moldova.org, locals.md, agora.md, and social networks. Melody conducted workshops, discussions, and showcased her award-winning documentary "40 BELOW: The Toughest Race in the World." In Chisinau, 22 students presented 9 short films, and 26 schoolers presented 8 films. In Bălți, over 50 USARB students created 12 short movies. Melody also held one-on-one sessions with filmmakers and met with the Creative Industries Association COR, offering feedback on production, scripts, and trailers.

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