292 posts analyzed Updated Aug 2026
Averages 9 posts/day, top 25% activity. Most active Thursdays around 11 AM UTC. Mostly text posts (75%).
r/filmmaking Traffic & Engagement r/filmmaking Traffic & Engagement
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Upvote Distribution
How upvoted posts perform Only posts with 2+ upvotes. The bands below show how those posts are spread by upvote count.
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 | 151 (51.7%) | 2 |
| Discussion | 104 (35.6%) | 4 |
| Technical Show and Tell (not promotion or shorts) | 20 (6.8%) | 4 |
| Article | 17 (5.8%) | 2 |
Post Type Breakdown
Share by text, image, or link Share of posts by format: text, image, or link
r/filmmaking Trending Keywords Trending Keywords in r/filmmaking
Ranked by how often they appear Title keywords ranked by how often they appear
| Keyword | Mentions ▼ | Upvotes | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|
| film | 66 (22.6%) | 3 | 4 |
| short | 34 (11.6%) | 1 | 1 |
| help | 19 (6.5%) | 1 | 1 |
| budget | 18 (6.2%) | 2 | 5 |
| filmmaking | 18 (6.2%) | 2 | 3 |
| made | 18 (6.2%) | 4 | 5 |
| first | 17 (5.8%) | 4 | 2 |
| make | 15 (5.1%) | 3 | 3 |
| advice | 14 (4.8%) | 4 | 4 |
| looking | 14 (4.8%) | 1 | 0 |
r/filmmaking Mentioned Domains Mentioned Domains in r/filmmaking
Most linked sites Most linked sites in this subreddit
| Domain | Links | Upvotes |
|---|---|---|
| youtu.be | 14 | 1 |
| youtube.com | 13 | 1 |
r/filmmaking Top Posts Top Performing Posts in r/filmmaking
Highest-performing posts Highest-performing posts. Each title links to Reddit.
What is the purpose or advantage of shooting interviews or talking heads this way?
Just found out that when you google "Dutch angle", it gives you a Dutch angle
Did Ariana Grande’s director copy my work?
I’m not a writer, so this is how I wrote my first feature film.
27F Aspiring filmaker dream shot dead by my abusive ex
Advice: Director Removed my Producing Credit
Made a film, got it into a big festival, what the hell do I do now?
When is the last time you watched a film without thinking about how it was made, the technical aspects, etc.? Just enjoyed the movie.
Ron Perlman on his new Indy studio’s first film
Why are Youtube lighting tutorials only about dark moody lighting?
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 Thursdays around 11 AM 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 9 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 3 upvotes this month (net score per post).
What kind of posts does r/filmmaking get most?
On r/filmmaking, most posts are text posts (75%)