268 posts analyzed Updated Jun 2026
Averages 9 posts/day, top 25% activity. Most active Tuesdays around 5 AM UTC. Mostly link posts (75%).
r/ShortFilm Traffic & Engagement r/ShortFilm Traffic & Engagement
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r/ShortFilm Most Active Times When r/ShortFilm Is Most Active
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r/ShortFilm Flair Performance r/ShortFilm Flair Performance
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r/ShortFilm Trending Keywords Trending Keywords in r/ShortFilm
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| Keyword | Mentions ▼ | Upvotes | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|
| film | 169 (63.1%) | 1 | 0 |
| short | 159 (59.3%) | 1 | 0 |
| horror | 42 (15.7%) | 2 | 0 |
| indie | 21 (7.8%) | 1 | 0 |
| produced | 21 (7.8%) | 1 | 0 |
| first | 20 (7.5%) | 2 | 0 |
| made | 14 (5.2%) | 3 | 0 |
| comedy | 13 (4.8%) | 1 | 0 |
| trailer | 12 (4.5%) | 2 | 0 |
| films | 12 (4.5%) | 1 | 0 |
r/ShortFilm Mentioned Domains Mentioned Domains in r/ShortFilm
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| Domain | Links | Upvotes |
|---|---|---|
| youtu.be | 150 | 1 |
| youtube.com | 21 | 1 |
| instagram.com | 8 | 1 |
| vimeo.com | 5 | 1 |
r/ShortFilm Top Posts Top Performing Posts in r/ShortFilm
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I made this short film for $500. No AI was used.
I spent 18 months to create this 14 minutes horror animation, here is the quick look at the creation process
After a great response at a local film festival, my producer and I decided to re-release a short film we made back in 2019 with a brand new cut on his channel .It’s definitely not the most polished, it was a first time for most of the crew, but we’d love to hear some feedback . Thanks!
The first look at my new feature film is here. Watch the official teaser trailer now.
We premiered a film...while it was being filmed | Anti-climax (2026)
I made my first Horror Short Film - It's about something in the mirror
“Indie Short is So Close To The Goal Line!
A movie scene from my short film
Released my new Short Film today
Looking for Shorts for my project.
r/ShortFilm Audience Overlap r/ShortFilm Subreddit Overlap & Related Communities
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r/ShortFilm FAQ Frequently Asked Questions About r/ShortFilm
What's the best time to post on r/ShortFilm?
Based on posting volume, r/ShortFilm is most active on Tuesdays around 5 AM UTC. That window has the most community activity, but busier hours also mean more competition for attention.
How active is r/ShortFilm?
r/ShortFilm averages 9 posts per day and ranks in the top 25% for activity among tracked SFW subreddits.
How many upvotes do posts on r/ShortFilm get?
Posts on r/ShortFilm average about 1 upvotes this month (net score per post).
What kind of posts does r/ShortFilm get most?
On r/ShortFilm, most posts are link posts (75%)