186 posts analyzed Updated Sep 2026
Averages 6 posts/day, top 25% activity. Most active Tuesdays around 4 PM UTC. Mostly text posts.
r/documentaryfilmmaking Traffic & Engagement r/documentaryfilmmaking Traffic & Engagement
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r/documentaryfilmmaking Most Active Times When r/documentaryfilmmaking Is Most Active
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r/documentaryfilmmaking Flair Performance r/documentaryfilmmaking Flair Performance
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| Flair | Posts | Upvotes |
|---|---|---|
| Questions | 30 (45.5%) | 3 |
| Video | 17 (25.8%) | 4 |
| Advice | 7 (10.6%) | 3 |
| Recommendation | 7 (10.6%) | 1 |
| Personal | 5 (7.6%) | 4 |
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r/documentaryfilmmaking Trending Keywords Trending Keywords in r/documentaryfilmmaking
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| Keyword | Mentions ▼ | Upvotes | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|
| documentary | 67 (36.0%) | 2 | 3 |
| film | 21 (11.3%) | 3 | 8 |
| looking | 14 (7.5%) | 2 | 2 |
| first | 13 (7.0%) | 3 | 3 |
| short | 13 (7.0%) | 1 | 0 |
| project | 11 (5.9%) | 2 | 1 |
| filmmaker | 11 (5.9%) | 2 | 5 |
r/documentaryfilmmaking Mentioned Domains Mentioned Domains in r/documentaryfilmmaking
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| Domain | Links | Upvotes |
|---|---|---|
| youtu.be | 27 | 1 |
| youtube.com | 12 | 1 |
r/documentaryfilmmaking Top Posts Top Performing Posts in r/documentaryfilmmaking
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Madmen,cannibals and con artists: I finished my dream documentary about the controversial race to the North Pole! Please tell me what you think (this is just a part of one chapter)
My 89 year old grandpa used to race in the NHRA. Now he’s building a civic hatch so I’m making a doc about it
Best documentaries to show film 101 college class
I'm a documentary director. I built the production app I couldn't find, and the Mac beta is open. I'd like you to tell me what's wrong with it.
Is anyone else using an iPhone for filming?
Would you be interested in following a long-term project documenting everyday life in rural Japan?
Starting my first feature length doc
If anyone has this book, please send me the pdf😭😭
First-Time Documentary Filmmaker Help
What are some great fiction-narrative films that use a documentary like-cinéma vérité style?
r/documentaryfilmmaking Audience Overlap r/documentaryfilmmaking Subreddit Overlap & Related Communities
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r/documentaryfilmmaking FAQ Frequently Asked Questions About r/documentaryfilmmaking
What's the best time to post on r/documentaryfilmmaking?
Based on posting volume, r/documentaryfilmmaking is most active on Tuesdays around 4 PM UTC. That window has the most community activity, but busier hours also mean more competition for attention.
How active is r/documentaryfilmmaking?
r/documentaryfilmmaking averages 6 posts per day and ranks in the top 25% for activity among tracked SFW subreddits.
How many upvotes do posts on r/documentaryfilmmaking get?
Posts on r/documentaryfilmmaking average about 2 upvotes this month (net score per post).
What kind of posts does r/documentaryfilmmaking get most?
On r/documentaryfilmmaking, posts are a mix of formats, mostly text posts