Anim'est Chisinau

Anim'est Chișinău

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Arts & CultureChisinau

DatesDates TBA · Usually OctoberCheck locally before booking

DurationAutumnEstimate from available data

Crowd-Public scale varies

Best forPerformance, exhibitionsAs an offshoot of Romania's well-established

Language["ro"]Currency: MDL

CategoryArts & CultureFestival type

The story

Anim'est Chisinau in Chisinau

Anim'est Chisinau brings Romania's Anim'est International Animation Film Festival to Moldova's capital, running annually since 2011 at Cinematograful Odeon. The 2025 edition, its 11th, returned October 30 to November 2 after a three-year hiatus, featuring the Minimest children's program, costume-friendly Creepy Night screenings and the disco-themed Animusic strand.

Anim'est began in Romania as an international animation film festival, and in 2011 it extended its reach into Chisinau, giving Moldova a direct link to a competition that already carried weight within the animation world.

Your trip starts here

What is special

The part that makes it specific.

The place changes

As an offshoot of Romania's well-established Anim'est festival, the Chisinau edition gives Moldovan audiences access to an Oscar-qualifying competition without leaving the city, since the festival's top award carries qualifying status for the Academy Awards

The mystery stays covered

That connection places Anim'est Chisinau within a genuinely international animation circuit rather than functioning as a standalone local event

The city starts moving

The programming also spreads across distinct audience strands: Minimest is built specifically for children, Creepy Night invites costumed attendance around darker or horror-adjacent animated shorts, and Animusic turns musical animation into a disco-themed screening event

The water draws everyone in

That range lets the festival serve family audiences and genre enthusiasts within the same edition

The old stones answer

Its 2025 return after a three-year hiatus also underscored the festival's resilience, with the 11th edition picking back up at its longtime home, Cinematograful Odeon

Traditions & symbols

The language of the festival.

What moves first

Living ritual

The festival maintains three signature programming strands each edition: Minimest for children

Water and renewal

Living ritual

Creepy Night for costumed horror-adjacent animation screenings

The sacred route

Living ritual

and Animusic

The local code

Living ritual

a disco-themed showcase of music-driven animated work

Before you go

Essential information

When to go

Dates TBA · Usually October

Getting around

For Anim'est Chisinau, plan transport around the exact Chisinau venue, route or gathering point rather than the city name alone.

What to wear

Casual by default; costumes are welcomed and expected specifically at the Creepy Night screenings.

Safety

Keep valuables light, follow local instructions, and watch how residents use the space before joining in.

Where to stay

For Anim'est Chisinau, stay near the part of Chisinau you will actually use, with reliable return transport.

Tickets/cost

Check official or local sources for ticketed areas, paid stands, and same-year access rules.

Language/currency

["ro"] · MDL

Family friendly

unknown

Interactive map47.01 N, 28.86 E Open in Google Maps

Chisinau, Chisinau, Moldova

Nearest airportRMO — Chişinău

TransportFor Anim'est Chisinau, plan transport around the exact Chisinau venue, route or gathering point rather than the city name alone.

Stay areaFor Anim'est Chisinau, stay near the part of Chisinau you will actually use, with reliable return transport.

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How to get thereRoutes, times and prices to Chisinau via local transport.Search routes Find a place to stayStays near Chisinau, close enough for the event-day route.Browse stays Find flightsCompare fares into the nearest practical airport for October.Compare fares Festival gearCasual by default; costumes are welcomed and expected specifically at the Creepy Night screenings.Shop the kit Check visa requirementsSee whether you need a visa for Moldova and apply online.Check entry rules Travel insuranceCover for trip hiccups, gear and health on the road.Get covered

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FAQ

Quick answers.

When is Anim'est Chisinau?

Anim'est Chisinau is listed for October · Autumn. Always re-check the official or local source close to travel.

Where does Anim'est Chisinau take place?

The festival is listed in Chisinau, Moldova. The map coordinate is a planning reference, not a guarantee of a ticket gate or exact venue.

How long should I plan for?

Autumn is the listed festival span. Add time for arrival, local transport, queues, and any route changes during the event.

Is a source linked?

Official source linked. Eventisimus separates source confidence from travel suggestions, so check final details before booking.

Where exactly is it?

Chisinau, Chisinau, Moldova

Is it family friendly?

unknown

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About this guide

This guide is independently written by Eventisimus using publicly available information, official event and organiser sources where available, local tourism references, and additional editorial research. Eventisimus is not the official organiser of this festival and is not affiliated with it unless explicitly stated.

Festival dates, schedules, ticket conditions, access rules, and local arrangements can change. We aim to present useful and accurate information, but travelers should confirm important details with the official event source before booking transport, accommodation, or tickets.

Found something inaccurate or outdated? Email hello@eventisimus.com with the festival page link and the correction.

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Anim'est Chisinau

Anim'est Chisinau in Chisinau

The part that makes it specific.

The place changes

The mystery stays covered

The city starts moving

The water draws everyone in

The old stones answer

The language of the festival.

What moves first

Water and renewal

The sacred route

The local code

Essential information

When to go

Getting around

What to wear

Safety

Where to stay

Tickets/cost

Language/currency

Family friendly

Chisinau, Chisinau, Moldova

Your Trip Starts Here

Quick answers.

Sources and editorial review

About this guide

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