321 posts analyzed Updated Jun 2026
Averages 11 posts/day, top 25% activity. Most active Mondays around 12 PM UTC. Mostly text posts (70%).
r/filmmaking Traffic & Engagement r/filmmaking Traffic & Engagement
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Upvote Distribution
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r/filmmaking Most Active Times When r/filmmaking Is Most Active
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r/filmmaking Flair Performance r/filmmaking Flair Performance
Upvotes and volume by flair Average upvotes and post volume by flair
| Flair | Posts | Upvotes |
|---|---|---|
| Question | 178 (55.5%) | 2 |
| Discussion | 96 (29.9%) | 2 |
| Technical Show and Tell (not promotion or shorts) | 27 (8.4%) | 3 |
| Article | 20 (6.2%) | 3 |
Post Type Breakdown
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r/filmmaking Trending Keywords Trending Keywords in r/filmmaking
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| Keyword | Mentions ▼ | Upvotes | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|
| film | 85 (26.5%) | 2 | 2 |
| short | 40 (12.5%) | 1 | 1 |
| help | 22 (6.8%) | 1 | 3 |
| removed | 20 (6.2%) | 1 | 0 |
| first | 19 (5.9%) | 2 | 3 |
| looking | 19 (5.9%) | 2 | 2 |
| make | 19 (5.9%) | 8 | 5 |
| moderator | 19 (5.9%) | 1 | 0 |
| indie | 18 (5.6%) | 2 | 2 |
| i'm | 15 (4.7%) | 1 | 1 |
r/filmmaking Mentioned Domains Mentioned Domains in r/filmmaking
Most linked sites Most linked sites in this subreddit
| Domain | Links | Upvotes |
|---|---|---|
| youtu.be | 15 | 1 |
| youtube.com | 9 | 1 |
| instagram.com | 3 | 1 |
r/filmmaking Top Posts Top Performing Posts in r/filmmaking
Highest-performing posts Highest-performing posts. Each title links to Reddit.
My coworkers and I wanna make a scary movie in our office over the summer.
Filmmaking Exercise Idea
We shot this feature film in 3 days with no budget. Here’s how we did it.
‘Backrooms’ Director Kane Parsons Spoke Out Against AI in Filmmaking
How important are Foley sounds?
Feeling discouraged …
Homemade tube light
Would you be happy on your deathbed of you were a successful filmmaker, but all your films were bad/won't be remembered/is no one's favourite film?
Budget breakdown of a $50,000 feature?
Small production company wants to option my feature script. What should I watch out for?
| Title | Upvotes | Comments | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| My coworkers and I wanna make a scary movie in our office over the summer. | 118 | 48 | image | Jun 12 |
| Filmmaking Exercise Idea | 41 | 10 | text | Jun 9 |
| We shot this feature film in 3 days with no budget. Here’s how we did it. | 28 | 14 | image | Jun 17 |
| ‘Backrooms’ Director Kane Parsons Spoke Out Against AI in Filmmaking | 23 | 11 | link | Jun 4 |
| How important are Foley sounds? | 20 | 15 | text | Jun 18 |
| Feeling discouraged … | 16 | 22 | text | Jun 14 |
| Homemade tube light | 15 | 4 | image | Jun 15 |
| Would you be happy on your deathbed of you were a successful filmmaker, but all your films were bad/won't be remembered/is no one's favourite film? | 14 | 28 | text | Jun 20 |
| Budget breakdown of a $50,000 feature? | 13 | 21 | text | Jun 24 |
| Small production company wants to option my feature script. What should I watch out for? | 13 | 25 | text | Jun 27 |
r/filmmaking Audience Overlap r/filmmaking Subreddit Overlap & Related Communities
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r/filmmaking FAQ Frequently Asked Questions About r/filmmaking
What's the best time to post on r/filmmaking?
Based on posting volume, r/filmmaking is most active on Mondays around 12 PM UTC. That window has the most community activity, but busier hours also mean more competition for attention.
How active is r/filmmaking?
r/filmmaking averages 11 posts per day and ranks in the top 25% for activity among tracked SFW subreddits.
How many upvotes do posts on r/filmmaking get?
Posts on r/filmmaking average about 2 upvotes this month (net score per post).
What kind of posts does r/filmmaking get most?
On r/filmmaking, most posts are text posts (70%)