526 posts analyzed Updated Aug 2026
Averages 17 posts/day, top 10% activity. Most active Wednesdays around 10 AM UTC. Mostly link posts (56%).
r/indiefilm Traffic & Engagement r/indiefilm Traffic & Engagement
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r/indiefilm Flair Performance r/indiefilm Flair Performance
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r/indiefilm Trending Keywords Trending Keywords in r/indiefilm
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| Keyword | Mentions ▼ | Upvotes | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|
| film | 222 (42.2%) | 2 | 1 |
| short | 157 (29.9%) | 2 | 0 |
| indie | 61 (11.6%) | 3 | 2 |
| horror | 48 (9.1%) | 1 | 1 |
| movie | 43 (8.2%) | 1 | 1 |
| trailer | 39 (7.4%) | 1 | 0 |
| first | 34 (6.5%) | 4 | 2 |
| feature | 32 (6.1%) | 5 | 7 |
| made | 30 (5.7%) | 2 | 1 |
| thriller | 25 (4.8%) | 2 | 2 |
r/indiefilm Mentioned Domains Mentioned Domains in r/indiefilm
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| Domain | Links | Upvotes |
|---|---|---|
| youtu.be | 164 | 1 |
| youtube.com | 47 | 1 |
| m.youtube.com | 6 | 1 |
| instagram.com | 3 | 1 |
r/indiefilm Top Posts Top Performing Posts in r/indiefilm
Highest-performing posts Highest-performing posts. Each title links to Reddit.
I Just Released My First Feature Film On Tubi
Please check out my directorial debut. Support indie film
I’m not a writer, so this is how I wrote my first feature film.
My first short film made it to letterbox
I directed my first feature for less than 20k. Just picture locked. Need a colorist.
I’m thinking of shooting a feature for 25k. Talk me out of it or hype me up?
Watch out Indie Filmmakers. FilmHub (who owns Relay) is AI.
PAID OPPORTUNITY — Seeking Experienced Screenwriter for Psychological Thriller Series.
Is it a waste of time?
Should Micro-Budget Films Be Judged The Same as Big-Budget Films?
| Title | Upvotes | Comments | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| I Just Released My First Feature Film On Tubi | 35 | 20 | image | Aug 17 |
| Please check out my directorial debut. Support indie film | 34 | 16 | text | Aug 31 |
| I’m not a writer, so this is how I wrote my first feature film. | 30 | 11 | text | Aug 6 |
| My first short film made it to letterbox | 22 | 3 | image | Aug 11 |
| I directed my first feature for less than 20k. Just picture locked. Need a colorist. | 20 | 15 | image | Aug 22 |
| I’m thinking of shooting a feature for 25k. Talk me out of it or hype me up? | 20 | 103 | text | Aug 21 |
| Watch out Indie Filmmakers. FilmHub (who owns Relay) is AI. | 19 | 15 | image | Aug 15 |
| PAID OPPORTUNITY — Seeking Experienced Screenwriter for Psychological Thriller Series. | 13 | 45 | text | Aug 2 |
| Is it a waste of time? | 11 | 16 | text | Aug 8 |
| Should Micro-Budget Films Be Judged The Same as Big-Budget Films? | 11 | 25 | image | Aug 31 |
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r/indiefilm FAQ Frequently Asked Questions About r/indiefilm
What's the best time to post on r/indiefilm?
Based on posting volume, r/indiefilm is most active on Wednesdays around 10 AM UTC. That window has the most community activity, but busier hours also mean more competition for attention.
How active is r/indiefilm?
r/indiefilm averages 17 posts per day and ranks in the top 10% for activity among tracked SFW subreddits.
How many upvotes do posts on r/indiefilm get?
Posts on r/indiefilm average about 2 upvotes this month (net score per post).
What kind of posts does r/indiefilm get most?
On r/indiefilm, most posts are link posts (56%)