279 posts analyzed Updated Sep 2026
Averages 9 posts/day, top 25% activity. Most active Tuesdays around 9 AM UTC. Mostly text posts (72%).
r/filmmaking Traffic & Engagement r/filmmaking Traffic & Engagement
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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
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| Flair | Posts | Upvotes |
|---|---|---|
| Question | 146 (52.3%) | 2 |
| Discussion | 91 (32.6%) | 2 |
| Technical Show and Tell (not promotion or shorts) | 28 (10.0%) | 3 |
| Article | 14 (5.0%) | 2 |
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r/filmmaking Trending Keywords Trending Keywords in r/filmmaking
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| Keyword | Mentions ▼ | Upvotes | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|
| film | 86 (30.8%) | 2 | 4 |
| short | 28 (10.0%) | 4 | 3 |
| first | 23 (8.2%) | 3 | 5 |
| looking | 20 (7.2%) | 1 | 0 |
| feature | 14 (5.0%) | 6 | 10 |
| films | 14 (5.0%) | 2 | 4 |
| filmmaking | 13 (4.7%) | 4 | 2 |
| make | 13 (4.7%) | 1 | 3 |
| moderator | 12 (4.3%) | 1 | 0 |
| removed | 12 (4.3%) | 1 | 0 |
r/filmmaking Mentioned Domains Mentioned Domains in r/filmmaking
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| Domain | Links | Upvotes |
|---|---|---|
| youtu.be | 23 | 1 |
| thehorrorlounge.com | 3 | 1 |
| youtube.com | 3 | 1 |
r/filmmaking Top Posts Top Performing Posts in r/filmmaking
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just wanted to show off a few stills from a student short
Who Has Made a Feature Film for $30,000 or Less?
Learning Filmmaking As I Go Along
Hi there, how do I achieve this effect where everything is in black and white, except for few things like light sources
first time trying color grading am i doing any good?
Ways in which I can up the production quality of this footage? Shot on Hi8 tape (Sony CCD-TRV208E PAL)
I edited my first feature myself. It took 18 months, and I would not do it again.
Is this what the pioneers felt like?
How to film this scene from aftersun? Achieve this look?
How do I know what a shot is in an animated film?
| Title | Upvotes | Comments | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| just wanted to show off a few stills from a student short | 69 | 13 | image | Sep 9 |
| Who Has Made a Feature Film for $30,000 or Less? | 58 | 113 | text | Sep 18 |
| Learning Filmmaking As I Go Along | 45 | 18 | image | Sep 21 |
| Hi there, how do I achieve this effect where everything is in black and white, except for few things like light sources | 27 | 7 | image | Sep 24 |
| first time trying color grading am i doing any good? | 21 | 3 | image | Sep 28 |
| Ways in which I can up the production quality of this footage? Shot on Hi8 tape (Sony CCD-TRV208E PAL) | 17 | 12 | image | Sep 22 |
| I edited my first feature myself. It took 18 months, and I would not do it again. | 15 | 30 | text | Sep 11 |
| Is this what the pioneers felt like? | 14 | 3 | image | Sep 22 |
| How to film this scene from aftersun? Achieve this look? | 13 | 8 | image | Sep 27 |
| How do I know what a shot is in an animated film? | 12 | 19 | image | Sep 6 |
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 Tuesdays around 9 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 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 (72%)