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How do you, as an artist or creator from Moldova, get to work on international projects? What skills are required by the industry and what mistakes to avoid? These topics were discussed on February 2 at Mediacor, during a community meetup dedicated to creatives, held by Lidia Scarlat – creative producer, music artist and digital artists curator.

The meeting brought together young artists, designers, producers and professionals from the creative industries, interested in understanding how they can make the transition from local projects to international collaborations.

One of Lidia Scarlat’s central messages was that talent is not enough without communication, structure and accountability.

She presented important case studies from her career, such as OFFF, Jurassic World Experience, The Social Dilemma (Netflix Top 10) and projects for Dr. Dre & Anderson .Paak at FireAid, while also highlighting the importance of English for teams seeking international collaborations.

Knowing English is essential to build trust from the initial stages of a project, to present ideas clearly, as well as to manage feedback and communicate proactively in the collaborative process.

Lidia Scarlat also spoke about the need to understand the whole process, not just the creative part: pitching, organization, meeting deadlines and collaborating effectively in multidisciplinary teams. The portfolio, she said, should be well structured and clearly indicate the role of each creative in the projects.

At the same time, she offered practical suggestions for presenting portfolios and positioning creators at networking sessions and conferences, emphasizing the importance of clarity, structure and how to communicate the value of one’s work in professional contexts.

Particular emphasis was placed on continuing education, and participants were provided with recommendations of useful resources for professional development, including:

  • communicating with international clients and teams;
  • presenting ideas clearly;
  • negotiating and handling feedback.

Recommended reading:

  • Learn Your Lines: What to Say When Clients Put You on the Spot – Jonathan Stark
  • The Stimulated Method – Robb Wagner
  • How To – Michael Bierut
  • Thinking, Fast and Slow – Daniel Kahneman

Listening recommendations:

  • ReThinking
  • The 2Bobs
  • The MoMA Magazine
  • The Futur with Chris Do
  • Ditching Hourly

Recommended platforms for inspiration:

  • stashmedia.tv
  • motionographer.com

These resources, Lidia Scarlat explained, help creators better understand the industry, think strategically and clearly communicate the value of their work.

The Meetup with Lidia Scarlat showed that the path for Moldovan creatives to the international market is not an abstract one or reserved for “others”. Access to global projects starts with concrete skills: professional command of the English language, clear communication, understanding industry processes and continuing education. The event confirmed that there is potential in the local creative scene and that the difference is in the way creators structure their work, present their value and align themselves with international standards.