573 posts analyzed Updated Sep 2026
Averages 19 posts/day, top 10% activity. Most active Thursdays around 10 AM UTC. Mostly link posts (58%).
r/indiefilm Traffic & Engagement r/indiefilm Traffic & Engagement
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r/indiefilm Most Active Times When r/indiefilm Is Most Active
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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 | 276 (48.2%) | 2 | 1 |
| short | 193 (33.7%) | 1 | 1 |
| horror | 71 (12.4%) | 2 | 1 |
| indie | 66 (11.5%) | 2 | 1 |
| feature | 46 (8.0%) | 3 | 2 |
| first | 44 (7.7%) | 2 | 2 |
| trailer | 38 (6.6%) | 1 | 1 |
| made | 38 (6.6%) | 3 | 2 |
| movie | 33 (5.8%) | 6 | 3 |
| looking | 28 (4.9%) | 1 | 2 |
r/indiefilm Mentioned Domains Mentioned Domains in r/indiefilm
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| Domain | Links | Upvotes |
|---|---|---|
| youtu.be | 148 | 1 |
| youtube.com | 52 | 2 |
| instagram.com | 7 | 2 |
| higgsfield.ai | 6 | 1 |
| vimeo.com | 4 | 1 |
r/indiefilm Top Posts Top Performing Posts in r/indiefilm
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Can We Have A Rule To Ban AI From This Sub?
My Indie Film got Distribution! Need your help!
Hi. I'm a movie poster artist that specialises in hand-painted movie posters. I currently have some commission spaces open for those interested. Here's a small collection of alternative horror movie posters I've painted. Please feel free to reach out.
I made a weird adventure cult film that went to streaming that has yet to find its audience
Supporting a Small City Feature Film
How do your films make money?
My first horror short film has officially begun production. Here’s the poster art, proudly made by a human and not AI!
not much luck with festivals so posted my film online
Check out my Film Strangers Invitation 🙏🏾
I NEED ADVICE ON ADVERTISING MY FILM!!!
r/indiefilm Audience Overlap r/indiefilm Subreddit Overlap & Related Communities
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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 Thursdays 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 19 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 (58%)