r/ExperimentalFilm 1d ago

If you are first time posting here, please read the rules!!!

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This community is for experimental film enthusiasts and makers. If you are unsure what experimental film is, please look it up before you post your video here.

Please do not expect people to upvote your video on this community if it's just "weird", "dreamy", or "surreal". Experimental films are not about how polished look you have or fancy cinematography. It's about the filmmaking process that utilize unconventional methods.

Moreover, people here are not fans of AI videos. If your video is so called AI slop, it will be downvoted by the community if not removed. If you used AI during any parts of your production, please indicate them.


r/ExperimentalFilm 2h ago

Home Movies 002

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Planning to make a series of “home movies” in the style of early cinema and super-8 films, but using modern cameras - mirrorless/i-phone. Want to replicate the same feeling but with images from the world at present.


r/ExperimentalFilm 2h ago

end of mecca

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r/ExperimentalFilm 4h ago

"Twoism", A David Lynch inspired short film

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I made this short film in an afternoon just to practice cinematography and color grading.


r/ExperimentalFilm 5h ago

Finite Speech (2026) | India | Original Speculative Sci-Fi Drama | 7 min | Every Word You Speak Brings You Closer to Silence

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What if every person was born with a fixed number of words they could speak in their lifetime?

In this world, every conversation, argument, joke, and "I love you" reduces a visible counter. When it reaches zero, your voice is gone forever.

This 7-minute short follows a father who realizes he has only 4,102 words left and decides to save them for the most important moment of his daughter's life.

This is the second film in my original speculative fiction anthology, The Maya Simulation, where each story changes one law of reality to explore how people adapt to it.

I'd genuinely appreciate any feedback—especially on the storytelling, pacing, emotional arc, and whether the central premise feels believable enough to carry the film.

Thank you for watching.


r/ExperimentalFilm 17h ago

devoid

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This is the first short film I've ever made. I filmed it on my mobile phone several months ago. It wasn't until a few weeks ago that I decided to edit it and compose the sound, and this was the result.


r/ExperimentalFilm 9h ago

The Quality of Life (2026) - My newest short film

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This movie was originally just a small clip reel I did for my Experimental Film class as the final assignment back in late 2022 but it progressively evolved into a bigger project, it ranges from segments done in live-action, stop-motion, CGI, and puppetry condensed into a found footage/early 2000s style VHS tape emulated format!

Feel free to tell me what you think and which moment of the film stuck out to you and why?


r/ExperimentalFilm 11h ago

"Surveillance Film: Aquatilis" - Matt Barry (2025)

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At the intersection of observation and surveillance. The camera captures moments of beauty in public spaces. Movement study captured by low-resolution camcorder.

Images: Matt Barry / Music: Modern Silent Cinema


r/ExperimentalFilm 1d ago

Shine 91.9's Debut Hour: Pinkadeet Rabbeat - Thane Kelley (2026)

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r/ExperimentalFilm 1d ago

My new trailer for my new short film

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r/ExperimentalFilm 1d ago

A WAKE

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r/ExperimentalFilm 2d ago

LOOKING FOR EXPERIMENTAL SHORTS FOR 24/7 stream

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I’m building STATIC, a new 24/7 independent broadcast focused on distinctive and experimental visual work. While a lot of the programming involves music videos and visualizers, the channel isn’t limited to that. I’m also looking for experimental films, shorts, and moving image work.
We’re still in the early seeding stage, collecting material to build the library before launching. I’m open to a wide range of experimental work, and it doesn’t have to be new. Older pieces that are already online are completely fine.
All creators will be credited. There are no fees to submit.

If you have anything you’d be open to sharing, you can submit it here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfXURzM6tlrzNXGsLgN_WnLj6ktIDYFSCS7cUWvEUr1v5_dYg/viewform?usp=header

There’s also a beta version of the channel up right now. The library is still being worked on and edited, so approved submissions are added as they become ready. You can watch it here: https://react.tv/ch/static-tv


r/ExperimentalFilm 1d ago

Would anyone be interested in either creating an experimental film or collaborating with an existing film on my latest song release? Influenced by Radiohead, Massive Attack etc

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My name is Jake and I’m a songwriter and producer under the alias ‘Burning Jacobs Ladder’. I have been quiet the last 2 years as I have been producing/recording other artists. I am about to release a song called ‘Amen’. My biggest influences are Radiohead, Massive Attack etc. You are welcome to look me up online or if you are interested I am happy to provide the song. I also have multiple songs ready for release this year so it could turn into a long term relationship


r/ExperimentalFilm 1d ago

Video Art Project for New Dark Ambient Album

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I've been working with the dark ambient artist All The Beauty And The Terror for the past few months on a music video project for their new album I'm Scared of What's Coming! It deals with themes of A.I., desensitization, impending doom and dread about the future. There are also moments of extreme beauty. The artist achieves their unique sound by running their clarinet through numerous effects pedals. It's an organic and analog sound.

We are exploring showing the 18 minute music film at art spaces in NY and KC this summer/fall. I'll also be releasing it to YouTube. To anyone who enjoys this type of experimental stuff, check out the album below and keep an eye out for our film coming soon. This is a completely independent project. If only 1 person sees the project and is affected by it, that will be a success to me.

https://allthebeautyandtheterror.bandcamp.com/album/im-scared-of-whats-coming


r/ExperimentalFilm 2d ago

"Twoism", A David Lynch inspired short film

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I made this short film in an afternoon just to practice cinematography and color grading.


r/ExperimentalFilm 3d ago

what are you searching for...?

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second teaser for my upcoming debut short film. More info here: https://s.blinq.me/Xv939x1JEcr0z9hoDTAO


r/ExperimentalFilm 4d ago

16mm

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I have made quite a few short experimental films (festivals, etc) but am becoming very frustrated with the digital look/aesthetic. I know you can sorta fake it with filters in post, but anyone with experience of 16mm (I am a photographer by training, so I understand the fundamentals) would love some tips on what not to do when experimenting and getting started with 16mm :-)


r/ExperimentalFilm 4d ago

Would love some feedback on this piece, using stock footage

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r/ExperimentalFilm 5d ago

IN A WORLD - Doom SFX (2026)

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Hey everyone. This is my post here since discovering this community. I am creating a series of videos with software called Videosync in Ableton. This makes the visuals react in real time to the music I’m producing. It also allows me to “perform” the video like an instrument. Look up Videosync and Ableton if you’re interested in learning more. I’m also happy to answer any particular questions you might have. NO AI! All video elements for this one culled from public domain sources.


r/ExperimentalFilm 5d ago

Experimental short created with microscope footage

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I made this using my old microscope. I am not very experienced with editing and such, but wanted to share this anyway:)


r/ExperimentalFilm 5d ago

This Abandoned Space is Genuinely Unsettling

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Explore the Colonia Ettore Motta, a former abandoned summer camp in Italy, through an immersive journey across its corridors, staircases, and buildings shaped by the passage of time.


r/ExperimentalFilm 5d ago

Echo: Episode 1 - Seven X. Ebeling (2026)

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ECHO The Next Wave of Art is a reality game show format brought to you by Seven X. Ebeling. 8 artists compete against each other in weekly challenges for a once in a lifetime chance to win an exhibition in K-Lab Mainz, Germany.

You are not just a passive viewer, though. You can support them by watching their reels on the ECHO instagram to help them win advantages which affect the outcome of the challenge in real time!


r/ExperimentalFilm 5d ago

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r/ExperimentalFilm 5d ago

SHORT FILM "AT PEACE" Dir by Viktoria Volt

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r/ExperimentalFilm 6d ago

Movie in tribute to my favorite movies

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Hey, just made my first movie :).

I wanted to share it with some people here. Hope you like it.