r/indiefilms is a subreddit with 4k members. The community frequently discusses short film, horror, drama, indie film, and film, and the most common flair used is short film, full length film, documentary, trailer, and animation.
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Popular Topics in r/indiefilms
#1
Short Film
58 posts
#2
Horror
35 posts
#3
Drama
15 posts
#4
Indie Film
12 posts
#5
Film
: "Check this award-winning Indie Film from India: Jhilli—A Haunting, visceral, almost docufeature-esque take on the survival of outcasts and hustlers amid Kolkata’s Dumping Grounds and the streets: shot in a span of 4 years of absolute madness. Everything depicted in the Film is real. Shot with A7S2"
12 posts
#6
Indie
: "Check this award-winning Indie film from India: Jhilli—A Haunting, visceral, almost docufeature-esque take on the survival of outcasts and hustlers amid Kolkata’s Dumping Grounds and the streets: shot in a span of 4 years of absolute madness. Everything depicted in the film is real. Shot with A7S2"
10 posts
#7
Trailer
8 posts
#8
Comedy
8 posts
#9
Short
7 posts
#10
Zombie
5 posts
Flair Used in r/indiefilms
#1
Short Film
: "Getting ready to launch my Kickstarter for my folk-horror short film"
45 posts
#2
Full Length Film
: "Official trailer"
16 posts
#3
Documentary
: "Safe Space on Tubi"
9 posts
#4
Trailer
: "Our Finnish indie horror film MAJAKKA — Official Trailer"
8 posts
#5
Animation
: "My 2D Animated film is out now, what do you think ?"
6 posts
#6
Experimental
: "BEAR CHASING MAN | Dave Honegger (2026)"
3 posts
#7
Web Series
: "I MADE A BUDGET-LESS CAT COMEDY CALLED ‘THUNDERPUSS’ THIS IS EPISODE TWO 'PUSS FRIENDS FOREVER' (YES, I’M INSANE) 😺"
2 posts
#8
Funding
: "After 2 years of writing and development, we've finally launched the crowdfunder for our Scottish satirical healthcare horror-comedy short film"
2 posts
#9
Music Video
: "a short film about motion of summer in my hometown"
1 post
#10
Poll
: "This is a poll for a little indie film series between me and my friends! Feel free to check out!"
1 post
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Last updated: July 24, 2026