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Source Filmmaker

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Released Jul 10, 2012by ValveVery Positive(93% of 43.6K Steam reviews)Recent: 92% positive

The Source Filmmaker (SFM) is the movie-making tool built and used by us here at Valve to make movies inside the Source game engine. Because the SFM uses the same assets as the game, anything that exists in the game can be used in the movie, and vice versa.

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About Source Filmmaker

The Source Filmmaker (SFM) is the movie-making tool built and used by us here at Valve to make movies inside the Source game engine. Because the SFM uses the same assets as the game, anything that exists in the game can be used in the movie, and vice versa. By utilizing the hardware rendering power of a modern gaming PC, the SFM allows storytellers to work in a what-you-see-is-what-you-get environment so they can iterate in the context of what it will feel like for the final audience.

To get started, just click the button above to install. The SFM includes all the base game assets from Team Fortress 2 along with assets from some of the first “Meet the Team” short films.

Resources

Once you're up and running, here are some general resources for finding help and learning how to get the most out of the Source Filmmaker.
  • Official Wiki Documentation
  • Frequently Asked Questions
  • Video Tutorials
  • Community Discussions
  • How to file bug reports

Game details

Game details

Released
Jul 10, 2012
Developer
Valve
Publisher
Valve
Platforms
Windows
Steam Deck
Playable
Steam rating
Very Positive (93%)

Languages

English

Features

Steam Workshop

Tags

Animation & ModelingVideo ProductionFree to PlaySoftwareDifficultSandboxFunnyComedySingleplayerModdableCharacter CustomizationMemes

Source Filmmaker player count & reviews

90% positive reviews in the last 30 days (93% all-time) · ~9 new reviews/day · 1.2K peak players in the last 30 days.

Source Filmmaker — frequently asked questions

How many people play Source Filmmaker?

Source Filmmaker peaked at 1.2K concurrent players on Steam in the last 30 days (highest on Jul 12, 2026). The player chart on this page updates daily.

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System requirements

Minimum

Minimum:
  • OS *: Windows 7 / Vista (Windows 7 64 bit suggested)
  • Processor: 3.0 GHz P4, Dual Core 2.0 (or higher) or AMD64X2 (or higher)
  • Memory: 2GB (4 GB suggested)
  • Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce 200 series card or better, or AMD Radeon 3000 series or better (NVIDIA GeForce 400 series or AMD Radeon 5000 series preferred)
  • Monitor: 1366 x 768 (1920 x 1080 suggested)
  • Hard Drive: At least 15 GB of Space
  • Sound: DirectX 9.0c compatible USB headset with mic (suggested)