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Source Filmmaker

Developed by Valve · Published by Valve

Animation & ModelingVideo Production
StatusOut now ReleaseJul 10, 2012 PriceFree to play Steam reviews222

At a glance

PlatformsWindows
PriceFree to play
StatusOut now
Early accessNo
Steam reviews222
Languages1

Overview

An animation & modeling, video production game by Valve, published by Valve.

Steam’s own one-line description: “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.” — developer/publisher text via the Steam store page.

Features & modes

Derived from the gameplay modes and feature categories Steam lists for Source Filmmaker.

FeatureSupported
Single-playerNo
MultiplayerNo
Co-opNo
Online co-opNo
PvPNo
Cross-platform multiplayerNo
Full controller supportNo
Partial controller supportNo
Steam Cloud savesNo
Steam AchievementsNo

System requirements (PC)

As published on the Steam store page. Requirements can change between updates.

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)

Supported languages (1)

English

Source Filmmaker FAQ

Answered from the official Steam listing as of June 2026. Where something hasn't been announced, we say so rather than guess.

What kind of game is Source Filmmaker?

Steam classifies Source Filmmaker as a Animation & Modeling, Video Production game, developed by Valve. 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.

Is Source Filmmaker free to play?

Yes — Steam lists Source Filmmaker as Free to Play.

Is Source Filmmaker on PlayStation, Xbox, or Switch?

Our data comes from the Steam (PC) store, which lists Source Filmmaker for Windows. Console availability isn’t in our Steam-sourced data — check the official site or the console store.

Is Source Filmmaker out yet?

Yes — Steam lists a release date of Jul 10, 2012.

What platforms is Source Filmmaker on?

Source Filmmaker is listed for Windows on the Steam (PC) store. Console availability isn't covered by Steam's PC store data — check the official channels.

Is Source Filmmaker single-player or multiplayer?

Game modes for Source Filmmaker are not listed in our data.

How much does Source Filmmaker cost?

It's free to play, per Steam.

Who made Source Filmmaker?

Source Filmmaker is developed by Valve and published by Valve.

Where to get Source Filmmaker

We don't sell games or track prices — this links to the official Steam store page.

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