r/indiefilm is a subreddit with 16k members. The most common kinds of discussions are self-promotion and advice requests, and the community frequently discusses short film, indie, film, horror, and indie film.
A community dedicated to the discussion and sharing of independent film.
Popular Themes in r/indiefilm
#1
Self-Promotion
: "our first feature film is on Amazon Prime and Relay now!"
16 posts
#2
Advice Requests
: "Any pointers on distribution?"
10 posts
#3
Solution Requests
: "Alternatives to Adobe Encore?"
7 posts
#4
Ideas
: "Suggestions for WC/EC premiere, dark comedy feature with heart"
1 post
#5
Opportunities
: "Greg wants your short horror films for his film festival!"
1 post
#6
News
: "Writer and Director of Jacked, John Fucile, was interviewed today on the CTV Morning Show"
1 post
Popular Topics in r/indiefilm
#1
Short Film
: "One Lost Time | Horror Short Film / PSA"
115 posts
#2
Indie
: "I can't sell my Indie movie so I am building FOMO"
51 posts
#3
Film
: "Need advice on a Film idea with a passive main character"
41 posts
#4
Horror
: "One Lost Time | Horror Short Film / PSA"
39 posts
#5
Indie Film
: "My first feature narrative film is now reviewable on Letterboxd!!! And I got my first review from someone I didn’t know."
28 posts
#6
Trailer
: "This is the Trailer to my film Primal Rage! Me and my friends have worked on this for awile now!"
21 posts
#7
Documentary
: "Drop the Needle Teaser Trailer (Play De Record Documentary)"
12 posts
#8
Feature Film
: "our first Feature Film is on Amazon Prime and Relay now!"
12 posts
#9
Horror Film
: "german horror movie"
11 posts
#10
Short
: "By Your Side | A Short Film on Love & Loss"
9 posts
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Yearly
+7k members(69.5%)
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Last updated: June 10, 2026