r/filmmakers

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About r/filmmakers

Filmmakers, directors, cinematographers, editors, vfx gurus, composers, sound people, grips, electrics, and more meet to share their work, tips, tutorials, and experiences. A place where professionals and amateurs alike unite to discuss the field and help each other.

The community at a glance

r/filmmakers is a Subreddit for Video Editors with roughly 3.1M members. It uses a forum format for communication. It also includes courses or structured learning. On the Hive Index it ranks #6 in the Video Editing communities list.

Roughly 91K members have joined in the past year. Popular discussion topics include Struggling, Film, and Filmmaker. Common discussion themes are Advice Requests and Solution Requests. Product recommendations often mention camera.

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3.1M Members

Community Topics

Community Features

Forum

This community has a forum

Courses

Only 13% of Video Editing communities have courses

This community offers educational courses

Subreddit Analysis

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Yearly: +91K members
Growth: +3.0% / year

Member growth over time

All time (yearly)

  • 2013: 18K members
  • 2014: 19K members
  • 2015: 16K members
  • 2016: 51K members
  • 2017: 94K members
  • 2018: 274K members
  • 2019: 284K members
  • 2020: 678K members
  • 2023: 1.4M members
  • 2024: 35K members
  • 2025: 163K members
  • 2026: 72K members

Past year (monthly)

  • Oct: 2K members
  • Nov: 8K members
  • Dec: 8K members
  • Jan: 8K members
  • Feb: 8K members
  • Mar: 7K members
  • Apr: 7K members
  • May: 6K members
  • Jun: 17K members
  • Jul: 10K members
  • Aug: 6K members
  • Sep: 2K members

Themes

  • Advice Requests
    14 posts in the past month
    1. Looking for books about filmmaking after picking up the camera again
    2. Would love opinions on this offer I received from a high value hospitality business after I pitched them an advert?
    3. Help deciding on film schools
    #1
    Advice Requests
    Looking for books about filmmaking after picking up the camera again · Would love opinions on this offer I received from a high value hospitality business after I pitched them an advert? · Help deciding on film schools
    14
  • Solution Requests
    4 posts in the past month
    1. Call sheet template that auto-fills weather, hospital, addresses, etc.
    2. I need a little help with my animated short film...
    3. Looking for beta testers - Audio Waveform multiclip Sync App
    #2
    Solution Requests
    Call sheet template that auto-fills weather, hospital, addresses, etc. · I need a little help with my animated short film... · Looking for beta testers - Audio Waveform multiclip Sync App
    4
  • Opportunities
    2 posts in the past month
    1. Kinolime NXT is back for Fall 2026: national scriptwriting scholarship for high school students, submissions open Sept 7
    2. Free “Don’t Skip” Fest for screening in front of game devs, could win a Wacom
    #3
    Opportunities
    Kinolime NXT is back for Fall 2026: national scriptwriting scholarship for high school students, submissions open Sept 7 · Free “Don’t Skip” Fest for screening in front of game devs, could win a Wacom
    2
  • Self-Promotion
    2 posts in the past month
    1. Storyboard Artist Available
    2. Keelan’s Kitchen - Non payer looking for crew in the UK
    #4
    Self-Promotion
    Storyboard Artist Available · Keelan’s Kitchen - Non payer looking for crew in the UK
    2
  • Ideas
    2 posts in the past month
    1. I’m a game dev who turned my horror game into a live-action short film. Wanted to share a bit about this project!
    2. I need ideas
    #5
    Ideas
    I’m a game dev who turned my horror game into a live-action short film. Wanted to share a bit about this project! · I need ideas
    2

Topics

  • Struggling
    22 posts in the past month
    #1
    Struggling
    22
  • Film
    14 posts in the past month
    1. Hey everyone! I spent the last 5 years working on my kickass action film INTENSIVE PURPOSES! Please, enjoy the trailer :)
    2. I need a little help with my animated short film...
    #2
    Film
    Hey everyone! I spent the last 5 years working on my kickass action film INTENSIVE PURPOSES! Please, enjoy the trailer :) · I need a little help with my animated short film...
    14
  • Filmmaker
    10 posts in the past month
    1. Looking for horror filmmakers!
    2. As a filmmaker, when did you feel like you "got it" and your work stopped feeling so amateur?
    #3
    Filmmaker
    Looking for horror filmmakers! · As a filmmaker, when did you feel like you "got it" and your work stopped feeling so amateur?
    10
  • Building
    7 posts in the past month
    #4
    Building
    7
  • Production
    5 posts in the past month
    #5
    Production
    5

Flair

  • Question
    55 posts in the past month
    1. (Scene starts a minute in) From the movie Wrongfully Accused, how did they do this train scene when the whole film budget was just 3 million (6 million adjusted for inflation)
    2. Is this a weird ask of an actor?
    3. How do you get an “office” “development assistant” “in studio” sort of job?
    #1
    Question
    (Scene starts a minute in) From the movie Wrongfully Accused, how did they do this train scene when the whole film budget was just 3 million (6 million adjusted for inflation) · Is this a weird ask of an actor? · How do you get an “office” “development assistant” “in studio” sort of job?
    55
  • Film
    44 posts in the past month
    1. Stills from a no-budget film I made with my brother called "The Runner." Tell us what you think!
    2. Used 3d Previs for my entire short film! Here are some side by sides.
    3. My second Short Film
    #2
    Film
    Stills from a no-budget film I made with my brother called "The Runner." Tell us what you think! · Used 3d Previs for my entire short film! Here are some side by sides. · My second Short Film
    44
  • Discussion
    32 posts in the past month
    1. I spent every dollar I have on this. Does it make sense?
    2. My experience as a director after my first short film
    3. Do you think M. Night really started a youtube channel to be mentor?
    #3
    Discussion
    I spent every dollar I have on this. Does it make sense? · My experience as a director after my first short film · Do you think M. Night really started a youtube channel to be mentor?
    32
  • General
    14 posts in the past month
    1. VFX Breakdown of how we created a "tracker drone" for an indie pilot
    2. Call sheet template that auto-fills weather, hospital, addresses, etc.
    3. New Spot for USAA
    #4
    General
    VFX Breakdown of how we created a "tracker drone" for an indie pilot · Call sheet template that auto-fills weather, hospital, addresses, etc. · New Spot for USAA
    14
  • Looking for Work
    9 posts in the past month
    1. I'm creating posters and illustrations for filmmakers.
    2. Any other non-experienced filmmakers want to start a project?
    3. Motion Graphics intro
    #5
    Looking for Work
    I'm creating posters and illustrations for filmmakers. · Any other non-experienced filmmakers want to start a project? · Motion Graphics intro
    9

Product recommendations

  • camera
    7 posts in the past month
    1. Best 24/25fps mini cam for selfie mode, speaking to camera in public discreetly...?
    2. I just bought my first beginner video camera and I'm wondering what the best shots are to take for practice or to get used to a camera. PLUS tips, good habits and things to look out for early when filming.
    3. Best cameras that gives that 80s/90s found footage
    #1
    camera
    Best 24/25fps mini cam for selfie mode, speaking to camera in public discreetly...? · I just bought my first beginner video camera and I'm wondering what the best shots are to take for practice or to get used to a camera. PLUS tips, good habits and things to look out for early when filming. · Best cameras that gives that 80s/90s found footage
    7
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Frequently asked questions

Who is r/filmmakers for?
Best for Video Editors enthusiasts looking for a Reddit-based community with forum discussion.
Is r/filmmakers free to join?
This listing is not marked as paid-only. Access rules and any fees are decided by the community.
How many members does r/filmmakers have?
Roughly 3.1M members, based on figures reported by the community or its host. Member counts are approximate and change over time.
What platform is r/filmmakers on?
r/filmmakers runs on Reddit. Reddit communities (or "subreddits") are forum-based groups on the popular social news aggregation, web content rating, and discussion website Reddit. Reddit is commonly known as "the front page of the internet". Users submit content to the site such as links, text posts, and images, which are then voted up or down and discussed by other members. From investing Reddit communities, to professional ones, to ones just for laughs, you're likely to find a community for you on Reddit.
What topics does r/filmmakers cover?
On the Hive Index, r/filmmakers is organized under Video Editors.
How do I join r/filmmakers?
You can join r/filmmakers by clicking this link, or pressing the "Go to community" button above.
What are the Video Editing communities like?
Communities for video editors covering software like Premiere, DaVinci Resolve, Final Cut, After Effects, and CapCut. Reddit has large tool-specific communities, with Discord and Facebook groups for professional editors finding jobs, sharing techniques, and getting feedback on their work.
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