326 posts analyzed Updated Sep 2026
Averages 11 posts/day, top 25% activity. Most active Wednesdays around 12 PM UTC. Mostly text posts.
r/FilmFestivals Traffic & Engagement r/FilmFestivals Traffic & Engagement
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r/FilmFestivals Most Active Times When r/FilmFestivals Is Most Active
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r/FilmFestivals Flair Performance r/FilmFestivals Flair Performance
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| Flair | Posts | Upvotes |
|---|---|---|
| Question | 126 (38.7%) | 5 |
| Film Festival | 86 (26.4%) | 3 |
| News | 34 (10.4%) | 3 |
| Announcment | 32 (9.8%) | 2 |
| Discussion | 23 (7.1%) | 5 |
| Wednesday Work | 18 (5.5%) | 5 |
| Meta/Off Topic | 4 (1.2%) | 13 |
| Review | 3 (0.9%) | 1 |
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r/FilmFestivals Trending Keywords Trending Keywords in r/FilmFestivals
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| Keyword | Mentions ▼ | Upvotes | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|
| film | 168 (51.5%) | 4 | 4 |
| festival | 127 (39.0%) | 4 | 4 |
| short | 46 (14.1%) | 5 | 6 |
| festivals | 38 (11.7%) | 6 | 10 |
| horror | 18 (5.5%) | 3 | 3 |
| fest | 17 (5.2%) | 2 | 2 |
| anyone | 17 (5.2%) | 3 | 4 |
| venice | 13 (4.0%) | 6 | 2 |
| london | 12 (3.7%) | 1 | 0 |
| films | 12 (3.7%) | 8 | 11 |
r/FilmFestivals Mentioned Domains Mentioned Domains in r/FilmFestivals
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| Domain | Links | Upvotes |
|---|---|---|
| youtu.be | 22 | 4 |
| thehorrorlounge.com | 4 | 3 |
| youtube.com | 4 | 2 |
| thenationalnews.com | 3 | 5 |
r/FilmFestivals Top Posts Top Performing Posts in r/FilmFestivals
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0 attendees at film festival
After no luck with fests, I’m posting my film here…
F*CK festivals that don't send an actual rejection letter
This might be the oddest (assuming) rejection email.
I am a leading European short film distributor with many films in A-list festivals, AMA
Stop it with the "we hope you keep us in mind with your next project"
Venice gives 25-minute ovation for a well documented film - 24 Former IDF/Intel. Officers speak out on 'How Israel intentionally targets and kills Gaza civilians'.
I looked at all 45 TIFF 2026 Short Cuts films. 92% of the international selections had some kind of prior track record
Venice Film Festival Opens With Just One Woman Director in Competition, Reviving Old Complaints About the Industry — Just one woman director made it into this year’s competition lineup, down from six of 21 last year.
How much are people spending on shorts?
r/FilmFestivals Audience Overlap r/FilmFestivals Subreddit Overlap & Related Communities
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r/FilmFestivals FAQ Frequently Asked Questions About r/FilmFestivals
What's the best time to post on r/FilmFestivals?
Based on posting volume, r/FilmFestivals is most active on Wednesdays around 12 PM UTC. That window has the most community activity, but busier hours also mean more competition for attention.
How active is r/FilmFestivals?
r/FilmFestivals averages 11 posts per day and ranks in the top 25% for activity among tracked SFW subreddits.
How many upvotes do posts on r/FilmFestivals get?
Posts on r/FilmFestivals average about 4 upvotes this month (net score per post).
What kind of posts does r/FilmFestivals get most?
On r/FilmFestivals, posts are a mix of formats, mostly text posts