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Steam app 1840 · updated 10 Sep 2026, 17:10 UTC

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.

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Game information

Free to playUpdated 10 Sep 2026, 17:10 UTC
App ID
1840
Product type
Game
Developer
Valve
Publisher
Valve
Release date
10 Jul, 2012
Release status
Released
Early Access
Platforms
Windows
Genres
Animation & Modeling, Video Production
Game modes
Controller support
Declared DRM
Achievements
Steam Deck
Playable
Metacritic

Features & support

Steam features

Steam Workshop

Controllers & input

Accessibility

Popular tags

Animation & ModelingVideo ProductionFree to PlaySoftwareDifficultSandboxFunnyComedySingleplayerModdableCharacter CustomizationMemesSurvival Horror3DAnimeGreat SoundtrackSouls-likeFamily FriendlyHentaiGore
About this gameFull description from Steam
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
System requirementsMinimum and recommended hardware

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)

Recommended

Supported languages1 languages
LanguageFull audio
English

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