r/Reels

Community Overview

About r/Reels

This subreddit was created for filmmakers, artists, entertainers and the like, who want to share their Reels for critique, exposure, or response. *Cinematographers, Actors, Editors, Directors, Make-Up artists, Animators, Sound Designers...* Have a reel? Get it out there!

The community at a glance

r/Reels is a Subreddit for Short Form Creators and Instagram Creators with roughly 3K members. It uses a forum format for communication. It also includes courses or structured learning. On the Hive Index it ranks #4 in the Instagram communities list and #6 in the Short Form Video communities list.

Roughly 299 members have joined in the past year. Popular discussion topics include Reel, Dance, and Instagram.

On Reddit
3K Members

Subreddit Analysis

via GummySearch
Yearly: +299 members
Growth: +12.8% / year

Member growth over time

All time (yearly)

  • 2020: 103 members
  • 2022: 491 members
  • 2024: 667 members
  • 2025: 365 members
  • 2026: 79 members

Past year (monthly)

  • Jul: 32 members
  • Aug: 60 members
  • Sep: 35 members
  • Oct: 30 members
  • Nov: 36 members
  • Dec: 19 members
  • Jan: 29 members
  • Feb: 19 members
  • Mar: 11 members
  • Apr: 11 members
  • May: 7 members
  • Jun: 2 members

Topics

  • Reel
    25 posts in the past month
    1. Psychological horror Director’s Reel. Thoughts?
    2. Dalton Turner Film Reel 2
    3. My first commercial reel
    #1
    Reel
    Psychological horror Director’s Reel. Thoughts? · Dalton Turner Film Reel 2 · My first commercial reel
    25
  • Dance
    16 posts in the past month
    #2
    Dance
    16
  • Instagram
    15 posts in the past month
    #3
    Instagram
    15
  • Video
    12 posts in the past month
    1. Ad Lucem Productions Channel Trailer (Demo Reel)
    #4
    Video
    Ad Lucem Productions Channel Trailer (Demo Reel)
    12
  • Song
    11 posts in the past month
    #5
    Song
    11

Flair

  • EDITOR
    98 posts in the past month
    1. New Reel for Creative Agency
    2. I'd like to share this reel I made back in February in honor of the 95th Oscars. It's my love letter to the movie montages I watched growing up. Edited on Premiere Pro, using mostly clips pulled from YouTube, I wanted to make something big and emotional. I hope you enjoy it :)
    3. Rapid A Shipping on Instagram: "🚨 Watch This BMW iX1 Unloading Process Up Close! 🔥 Safe vehicle handling is what separates the pros from the rest. See how this BMW iX1 gets unloaded with precision, care, and expert transport techniques. Every step matters when shipping a luxury vehicle,
    #1
    EDITOR
    New Reel for Creative Agency · I'd like to share this reel I made back in February in honor of the 95th Oscars. It's my love letter to the movie montages I watched growing up. Edited on Premiere Pro, using mostly clips pulled from YouTube, I wanted to make something big and emotional. I hope you enjoy it :) · Rapid A Shipping on Instagram: "🚨 Watch This BMW iX1 Unloading Process Up Close! 🔥 Safe vehicle handling is what separates the pros from the rest. See how this BMW iX1 gets unloaded with precision, care, and expert transport techniques. Every step matters when shipping a luxury vehicle,
    98
  • ACTOR
    3 posts in the past month
    1. My first commercial reel
    2. Miahz Daillest on Instagram
    3. 15 delningar | Martin Mcm Lang on Reels
    #2
    ACTOR
    My first commercial reel · Miahz Daillest on Instagram · 15 delningar | Martin Mcm Lang on Reels
    3
  • ANIMATOR
    2 posts in the past month
    1. Stop motion animation
    2. Merry Christmas!
    #3
    ANIMATOR
    Stop motion animation · Merry Christmas!
    2
  • CINEMATOGRAPHER
    2 posts in the past month
    1. Dalton Turner Film Reel 2
    2. Ad Lucem Productions Channel Trailer (Demo Reel)
    #4
    CINEMATOGRAPHER
    Dalton Turner Film Reel 2 · Ad Lucem Productions Channel Trailer (Demo Reel)
    2
  • DIRECTOR
    1 post in the past month
    1. Psychological horror Director’s Reel. Thoughts?
    #5
    DIRECTOR
    Psychological horror Director’s Reel. Thoughts?
    1

Frequently asked questions

Who is r/Reels for?
Best for Short Form Creators and Instagram Creators enthusiasts looking for a Reddit-based community with forum discussion.
Is r/Reels 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/Reels have?
Roughly 3K members, based on figures reported by the community or its host. Member counts are approximate and change over time.
What platform is r/Reels on?
r/Reels 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/Reels cover?
On the Hive Index, r/Reels is organized under Short Form Creators, Instagram Creators.
How do I join r/Reels?
You can join r/Reels by clicking this link, or pressing the "Go to community" button above.
What are the Short Form Video communities like?
Communities for creators making TikTok, Reels, and YouTube Shorts content. Discord and Reddit have active communities for trending formats and growth strategies, with Facebook groups for creators sharing storytelling frameworks and virality tactics across short-form platforms.