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 #5 in the Video Editing communities list.

Roughly 93K members have joined in the past year. Popular discussion topics include Short Film, Director, and Film. Common discussion themes are Advice Requests and Solution Requests. Product recommendations often mention camera.

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Courses

Only 13% of Video Editing communities have courses

This community offers educational courses

Subreddit Analysis

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Yearly: +93K members
Growth: +3.2% / 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: 51K members

Past year (monthly)

  • Jul: 9K members
  • Aug: 9K members
  • Sep: 3K members
  • 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: 14K members

Themes

  • Advice Requests
    10 posts in the past month
    1. Update: Got a six-figure check to development our short film into a feature film. Now what?
    2. How to convince fairly known actors, who aren't megastars but neither total unknowns, to be in your indie project?
    3. Anyone willing to give feedback on my short film?
    #1
    Advice Requests
    Update: Got a six-figure check to development our short film into a feature film. Now what? · How to convince fairly known actors, who aren't megastars but neither total unknowns, to be in your indie project? · Anyone willing to give feedback on my short film?
    10
  • Solution Requests
    7 posts in the past month
    1. Android filmmakers have long been abandoned by Cadrage and Artemis, so I built a better ViewFinder. It’s FREE, and compatible with over 17,000 devices.
    2. Best way to transfer files for editor?
    3. Looking for someone to score my short film
    #2
    Solution Requests
    Android filmmakers have long been abandoned by Cadrage and Artemis, so I built a better ViewFinder. It’s FREE, and compatible with over 17,000 devices. · Best way to transfer files for editor? · Looking for someone to score my short film
    7
  • Self-Promotion
    5 posts in the past month
    1. Decided to shoot a short horror film based on my own book. Here are some screenshots from the future movie.
    2. I shot my latest short film ‘Memories of You’ abroad in Spain on my iPhone 17 Pro. A very personal yet self funded project. Cost me £2000 overall and was worth every penny for the experience. Here’s the trailer.
    3. My Second Short Film Project
    #3
    Self-Promotion
    Decided to shoot a short horror film based on my own book. Here are some screenshots from the future movie. · I shot my latest short film ‘Memories of You’ abroad in Spain on my iPhone 17 Pro. A very personal yet self funded project. Cost me £2000 overall and was worth every penny for the experience. Here’s the trailer. · My Second Short Film Project
    5
  • Pain & Anger
    2 posts in the past month
    1. I cannot do Net 30. I'm freakin poor.
    2. Why are so many people in the industry rude to beginners?
    #4
    Pain & Anger
    I cannot do Net 30. I'm freakin poor. · Why are so many people in the industry rude to beginners?
    2
  • Opportunities
    1 post in the past month
    1. Who's looking for your projects right now, who will be looking coming up, and some fresh ideas on where to pitch! A fresh data dump pulled from ~4,700 articles, covering 1,000+ companies and nearly 3,000 named execs.
    #5
    Opportunities
    Who's looking for your projects right now, who will be looking coming up, and some fresh ideas on where to pitch! A fresh data dump pulled from ~4,700 articles, covering 1,000+ companies and nearly 3,000 named execs.
    1

Topics

  • Short Film
    71 posts in the past month
    1. I made this short film for $500. No AI was used.
    2. I shot my latest short film ‘Memories of You’ abroad in Spain on my iPhone 17 Pro. A very personal yet self funded project. Cost me £2000 overall and was worth every penny for the experience. Here’s the trailer.
    3. A Brush of Violence (40-minute short film that took 2 weeks of shooting + 17 locations + 31 cast and crew)
    #1
    Short Film
    I made this short film for $500. No AI was used. · I shot my latest short film ‘Memories of You’ abroad in Spain on my iPhone 17 Pro. A very personal yet self funded project. Cost me £2000 overall and was worth every penny for the experience. Here’s the trailer. · A Brush of Violence (40-minute short film that took 2 weeks of shooting + 17 locations + 31 cast and crew)
    71
  • Director
    39 posts in the past month
    1. What does it look like when an AD is doing a director's job?
    2. [Crosspost] Hi /r/movies! I'm BT Meza, writer-director of AFFECTION, a new sci-fi horror starring Jessica Rothe (star of HAPPY DEATH DAY), Joseph Cross, and Julianna Layne. AMA!
    3. Teaser for my Directorial debut feature film!
    #2
    Director
    What does it look like when an AD is doing a director's job? · [Crosspost] Hi /r/movies! I'm BT Meza, writer-director of AFFECTION, a new sci-fi horror starring Jessica Rothe (star of HAPPY DEATH DAY), Joseph Cross, and Julianna Layne. AMA! · Teaser for my Directorial debut feature film!
    39
  • Film
    32 posts in the past month
    1. Film making
    2. First time filmmaker, needing advice on how to film a documentary.
    #3
    Film
    Film making · First time filmmaker, needing advice on how to film a documentary.
    32
  • Struggling
    29 posts in the past month
    #4
    Struggling
    29
  • Filmmaking
    16 posts in the past month
    1. It is genuinely shocking to think about how easy indy filmmaking is today compared to the 90s.
    2. Has anyone pursued filmmaking in retirement when money isn't as much an issue?
    3. How do I know if I like filmmaking
    #5
    Filmmaking
    It is genuinely shocking to think about how easy indy filmmaking is today compared to the 90s. · Has anyone pursued filmmaking in retirement when money isn't as much an issue? · How do I know if I like filmmaking
    16

Flair

  • Question
    69 posts in the past month
    1. Are you guys broke right now?
    2. I was watching Widow’s Bay and was absolutely mesmerized by how beautiful the lighting looked. For anyone who’s seen the show, was the lighting ONLY coming from sources within the scenes themselves?
    3. Why are so many people in the industry rude to beginners?
    #1
    Question
    Are you guys broke right now? · I was watching Widow’s Bay and was absolutely mesmerized by how beautiful the lighting looked. For anyone who’s seen the show, was the lighting ONLY coming from sources within the scenes themselves? · Why are so many people in the industry rude to beginners?
    69
  • Discussion
    51 posts in the past month
    1. Can anyone relate??
    2. Tiktokization of moviemaking goes brrrrr
    3. we built a sinking submarine set for £0 (street sourced)
    #2
    Discussion
    Can anyone relate?? · Tiktokization of moviemaking goes brrrrr · we built a sinking submarine set for £0 (street sourced)
    51
  • Film
    38 posts in the past month
    1. Stills from my first film school short
    2. I made this short film for $500. No AI was used.
    3. Horror Short I Directed Featuring Oppenheimer's Make Up Artist
    #3
    Film
    Stills from my first film school short · I made this short film for $500. No AI was used. · Horror Short I Directed Featuring Oppenheimer's Make Up Artist
    38
  • News
    9 posts in the past month
    1. ‘Obsession' Payout: Jason Blum to Make $17 Million on Indie Horror Hit - Financier Capstone will make $45-50M, which it will share with Curry Barker and the creative team. Focus Features stands to make $125M.
    2. Viral ‘Open Door’ YouTube Short to be Adapted Into Feature, Earns Six-Figure Development Deal (EXCLUSIVE)
    3. Trump steps on his Lav on the way out
    #4
    News
    ‘Obsession' Payout: Jason Blum to Make $17 Million on Indie Horror Hit - Financier Capstone will make $45-50M, which it will share with Curry Barker and the creative team. Focus Features stands to make $125M. · Viral ‘Open Door’ YouTube Short to be Adapted Into Feature, Earns Six-Figure Development Deal (EXCLUSIVE) · Trump steps on his Lav on the way out
    9
  • Looking for Work
    9 posts in the past month
    1. I am available to create unique posters and artwork for your project, original paintings, and designs.
    2. I am a 3d space artist who uses Blender, looking for work :)
    3. Freelance Colorist Looking to Collaborate on Films, Music Videos & Creative Projects
    #5
    Looking for Work
    I am available to create unique posters and artwork for your project, original paintings, and designs. · I am a 3d space artist who uses Blender, looking for work :) · Freelance Colorist Looking to Collaborate on Films, Music Videos & Creative Projects
    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?
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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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