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, trailer, documentary, funding, and experimental.
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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
12 posts
#6
Indie
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
: "TIP YOUR BARISTA, SHE'LL MAKE A MOVIE"
39 posts
#2
Trailer
: "Teaser Trailer for my still in production, self-funded, no budget feature"
12 posts
#3
Documentary
: "Teavana Staff Sketches Beanie: Narrated by kasah. (A My Calico Quilt Essay)"
11 posts
#4
Funding
: "Who's there...? [ Short film ] horror short film project"
5 posts
#5
Experimental
: "BEAR CHASING MAN | Dave Honegger (2026)"
3 posts
#6
Full Length Film
: "Minnesota Nice"
3 posts
#7
Animation
: "Animated this short film about an insane asylum where every room is the inside of someone's mind"
3 posts
#8
Web Series
: "Hey! Just Trying To Spread My Name Out Here!"
1 post
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Last updated: August 11, 2026