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 #4 in the Video Editing communities list.

Roughly 93K members have joined in the past year. Popular discussion topics include Struggling, Film, and Short Film. 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: +93K members
Growth: +3.1% / 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: 64K members

Past year (monthly)

  • 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: 17K members
  • Jul: 10K members
  • Aug: 189 members

Themes

  • Advice Requests
    21 posts in the past month
    1. If you were 24 with a few PA credits but no strong network, what would you do over the next 12 months to maximize your chances of becoming a director?
    2. Does anyone have any advice on how to replicate this 70s (I think it’s 16mm?) film look digitally?
    3. Aspiring PA in Edmonton with no industry connections—where do I start?
    #1
    Advice Requests
    If you were 24 with a few PA credits but no strong network, what would you do over the next 12 months to maximize your chances of becoming a director? · Does anyone have any advice on how to replicate this 70s (I think it’s 16mm?) film look digitally? · Aspiring PA in Edmonton with no industry connections—where do I start?
    21
  • Solution Requests
    8 posts in the past month
    1. If you need FREE but good music for your film.
    2. Solo Filmmaker Audio Help
    3. Looking for editor
    #2
    Solution Requests
    If you need FREE but good music for your film. · Solo Filmmaker Audio Help · Looking for editor
    8
  • Pain & Anger
    1 post in the past month
    1. is this a common/relatable problem? I won a small grant to fund an indie film, and suddenly people are coming out of the woodworks to “help” and seem to want to high jack my project
    #3
    Pain & Anger
    is this a common/relatable problem? I won a small grant to fund an indie film, and suddenly people are coming out of the woodworks to “help” and seem to want to high jack my project
    1
  • Money Talk
    1 post in the past month
    1. I have a short film, but submitting to festivals costs money
    #4
    Money Talk
    I have a short film, but submitting to festivals costs money
    1

Topics

  • Struggling
    23 posts in the past month
    #1
    Struggling
    23
  • Film
    16 posts in the past month
    #2
    Film
    16
  • Short Film
    12 posts in the past month
    1. "Welcome to PUP!" - An experimental sci-fi horror short film about the deadly cost of parallel universe travel.
    #3
    Short Film
    "Welcome to PUP!" - An experimental sci-fi horror short film about the deadly cost of parallel universe travel.
    12
  • Filmmaker
    7 posts in the past month
    #4
    Filmmaker
    7
  • Building
    7 posts in the past month
    #5
    Building
    7

Flair

  • Question
    70 posts in the past month
    1. An A-List actress' manager made me sign a submission agreement to be able to read. Is that common?
    2. Been applying for production/media/video/tv production full time jobs for a year with no luck or success. What am I doing wrong?
    3. I just released a feature now what?
    #1
    Question
    An A-List actress' manager made me sign a submission agreement to be able to read. Is that common? · Been applying for production/media/video/tv production full time jobs for a year with no luck or success. What am I doing wrong? · I just released a feature now what?
    70
  • Discussion
    35 posts in the past month
    1. Is it just the theater im seeing it in, or is it incredibly hard to understand Christopher Nolan's dialog mix?
    2. is this a common/relatable problem? I won a small grant to fund an indie film, and suddenly people are coming out of the woodworks to “help” and seem to want to high jack my project
    3. [Crosspost] Hi r/movies! I'm Lauren Caster. After years of acting and writing on nights and weekends, I finally made my debut feature film, RHYTHM IS A DANCER. It had its world premiere at the Austin Film Festival and will be released on Apple TV and Amazon on August 4. AMA!
    #2
    Discussion
    Is it just the theater im seeing it in, or is it incredibly hard to understand Christopher Nolan's dialog mix? · is this a common/relatable problem? I won a small grant to fund an indie film, and suddenly people are coming out of the woodworks to “help” and seem to want to high jack my project · [Crosspost] Hi r/movies! I'm Lauren Caster. After years of acting and writing on nights and weekends, I finally made my debut feature film, RHYTHM IS A DANCER. It had its world premiere at the Austin Film Festival and will be released on Apple TV and Amazon on August 4. AMA!
    35
  • Film
    31 posts in the past month
    1. Brought a used camera
    2. Captain Canada | Indie Epic Superhero Short Film | Produced by Chrisalize Studios
    3. SAVAGE PREY World Premiere at Popcorn Frights Film Festival!
    #3
    Film
    Brought a used camera · Captain Canada | Indie Epic Superhero Short Film | Produced by Chrisalize Studios · SAVAGE PREY World Premiere at Popcorn Frights Film Festival!
    31
  • General
    6 posts in the past month
    1. How I Expose my Footage | My Tips & Process (tools, gear, creative choices & post-production)
    2. Could Your Film Career Qualify You for a U.S. O-1 Visa? Ask an Immigration Attorney Anything
    3. [Resource] Royalty-free music: traditional, instrumental blues and Americana
    #4
    General
    How I Expose my Footage | My Tips & Process (tools, gear, creative choices & post-production) · Could Your Film Career Qualify You for a U.S. O-1 Visa? Ask an Immigration Attorney Anything · [Resource] Royalty-free music: traditional, instrumental blues and Americana
    6
  • Looking for Work
    6 posts in the past month
    1. Sound girl looking for possible collabs !!
    2. Composer looking for work!
    3. Any crews being put together in Louisville that needs a PA?
    #5
    Looking for Work
    Sound girl looking for possible collabs !! · Composer looking for work! · Any crews being put together in Louisville that needs a PA?
    6

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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