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 95K 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

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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: +95K 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: 79K members

Past year (monthly)

  • 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: 5K members
  • Oct: 3K members

Themes

  • Advice Requests
    18 posts in the past month
    1. I need help with a student film
    2. Soundies - What do you love about working sound department?
    3. Creative Block - Help
    #1
    Advice Requests
    I need help with a student film · Soundies - What do you love about working sound department? · Creative Block - Help
    18
  • Solution Requests
    5 posts in the past month
    1. Anyone using AI tools for small film projects?
    2. Looking for an editor for a horror short
    3. Wondering what mic to buy (If we should buy one at all) for a high school short film project.
    #2
    Solution Requests
    Anyone using AI tools for small film projects? · Looking for an editor for a horror short · Wondering what mic to buy (If we should buy one at all) for a high school short film project.
    5
  • Pain & Anger
    1 post in the past month
    1. Film grad struggling with a creative rut after graduation — how do you keep creating when you’re just trying to survive?
    #3
    Pain & Anger
    Film grad struggling with a creative rut after graduation — how do you keep creating when you’re just trying to survive?
    1
  • Money Talk
    1 post in the past month
    1. Is 15k enough to help someone pursue their passion?
    #4
    Money Talk
    Is 15k enough to help someone pursue their passion?
    1

Topics

  • Struggling
    20 posts in the past month
    #1
    Struggling
    20
  • Film
    12 posts in the past month
    #2
    Film
    12
  • Filmmaker
    7 posts in the past month
    #3
    Filmmaker
    7
  • Building
    7 posts in the past month
    #4
    Building
    7
  • Production
    5 posts in the past month
    #5
    Production
    5

Flair

  • Question
    74 posts in the past month
    1. How was this effect achieved in the mid 60s?
    2. Is there a maximum amount an AD can call for "grace" lunch penalties?
    3. Examples of why not to violate 180 rule?
    #1
    Question
    How was this effect achieved in the mid 60s? · Is there a maximum amount an AD can call for "grace" lunch penalties? · Examples of why not to violate 180 rule?
    74
  • Film
    35 posts in the past month
    1. I'm making a feature film, this is the first teaser
    2. I shot my first feature in 6 days. It took 4 years to finish. The cursed result is THE BIG ASHTRAY. Here's the trailer.
    3. Poster for my short film that’s a slasher barber
    #2
    Film
    I'm making a feature film, this is the first teaser · I shot my first feature in 6 days. It took 4 years to finish. The cursed result is THE BIG ASHTRAY. Here's the trailer. · Poster for my short film that’s a slasher barber
    35
  • Discussion
    29 posts in the past month
    1. How Obsession turned a $750K budget into $512M — breakdown of the marketing + filmmaking choices
    2. What should you do if the director you were working for… died?
    3. I need help with a student film
    #3
    Discussion
    How Obsession turned a $750K budget into $512M — breakdown of the marketing + filmmaking choices · What should you do if the director you were working for… died? · I need help with a student film
    29
  • General
    6 posts in the past month
    1. Frames of Paris | Shot on Blackmagic Cinema Camera 6K with a 28mm Cine Prime (Open Gate 3:2)
    2. BTS Practical Camera Spinning Rig
    3. Currently making a mockumentary and having a blast. Just wanted to share a clip.
    #4
    General
    Frames of Paris | Shot on Blackmagic Cinema Camera 6K with a 28mm Cine Prime (Open Gate 3:2) · BTS Practical Camera Spinning Rig · Currently making a mockumentary and having a blast. Just wanted to share a clip.
    6
  • Looking for Work
    6 posts in the past month
    1. Editor/Colorist
    2. ​[For Hire] DIRECOR/ DP open for work/collaborations across the Middle East
    3. I guess I'll have to look harder...
    #5
    Looking for Work
    Editor/Colorist · ​[For Hire] DIRECOR/ DP open for work/collaborations across the Middle East · I guess I'll have to look harder...
    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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