r/ExperimentalFilm
17k members
r/ExperimentalFilm is a subreddit with 17k members. The most common kinds of discussions are advice requests and self-promotion, and the community frequently discusses experimental, short film, film, 2025, and avant garde.
This community is for experimental and Avant-garde filmmakers and lovers.
Post films or discuss experimental cinema related topic. The term "experimental film" has a broad definition, but if you are not familiar with this artistic practice or style, please refer to this Wikipedia article. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Experimental_film
Popular Themes in r/ExperimentalFilm
#1
Advice Requests
: "How my first experimental short film helped me heal"
4 posts
#2
Self-Promotion
: "There's A New Online Event For Film Buffs and Filmmakers"
4 posts
#3
Solution Requests
: "Hey, can anyone help me find this film (Akai Hana 1976)"
1 post
Popular Topics in r/ExperimentalFilm
#1
Experimental
: "How my first Experimental short film helped me heal"
96 posts
#2
Short Film
: "How my first experimental Short Film helped me heal"
94 posts
#3
Film
: "All you see is real (poetic short Film, on seeing) dedicated to Jonas Mekas"
54 posts
#4
2025
: ""Surveillance Film" - Matt Barry (2025)"
28 posts
#5
Avant Garde
: "This Los Angeles Avant-garde Experience is Finally Online"
23 posts
#6
Short Film
22 posts
#7
Horror
: "Brand new Horror Short"
20 posts
#8
Short
: "All you see is real (poetic Short film, on seeing) dedicated to Jonas Mekas"
17 posts
#9
Experimental Film
: "looking for graduate programs in Experimental Film—2026 version"
17 posts
#10
Music
15 posts
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+6k members(60.7%)
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Last updated: June 14, 2026