Trusted by 10,000+ Venues Nationwide

Turn Your Film Festivals Into a Brand Experience Destination

Partner with top brands to bring free premium product samples to your film enthusiasts—boosting engagement, adding value, and earning incremental revenue.

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Film Festivals brand activation
12.9K+
Samples Distributed
942.1K+
Consumers Reached
215+
Top Markets
29+
Active Brand Offers

Trusted by Leading Brands

Liquid I.V.
Red Bull
Clif Bar
KIND
Kraft Heinz
Anheuser-Busch
La Croix
GT's Kombucha

Everything You Need to Succeed

We've built a platform that makes it effortless to connect with brands and delight your members.

Access Premium Brand Demand

Connect with leading CPG, food, beverage, wellness brands and more actively seeking film festivals like yours to reach engaged film enthusiasts.

Generate Incremental Revenue

Earn money for every sample distributed—with zero upfront costs, inventory risk, or operational burden on your team.

Enhance Member Experience

Delight your film enthusiasts with free products from brands they love. Sampling creates memorable moments that boost satisfaction and loyalty.

Effortless Operations

We handle logistics end-to-end—from brand coordination to product delivery. You just provide the space and your members do the rest.

Brand-Safe Partnerships

Every brand and campaign is vetted to ensure alignment with your values. You approve what comes into your film festival.

Join a Nationwide Network

Become part of 10,000+ venues partnering with Recess to transform how brands connect with consumers in real-world spaces.

How It Works

Get started in minutes and start earning with your very first campaign.

1

Create a Listing for Your Film festival

Create and list your profile in under 5 minutes. 100% free to join and no obligations.

2

Get Matched with Brands

We connect you with brands looking to reach your specific film enthusiasts. You review and approve every campaign.

3

Receive & Distribute Samples

Products ship directly to your film festival and surprise and delight your community.

4

Get Paid

Get paid for every sample distributed to your film enthusiasts after completion of event.

Brand Success Stories

See what brands achieved at Film Festivals venues

Our festival attendees, guests, and members loved Heineken Silver! We had actors and filmmakers from the US and outside of the US, such as Ireland, really express their enjoyment of the product. People were joking "you can't even taste the alcohol, it's so light!" Our founders were saying they enjoyed being able to have an alcoholic beverage before a film screening without feeling bloated or sleepy. Folks who enjoyed Heineken and had never had Silver, said it didn't compromise the flavor they already love when they tried it.

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Chicago International Film Festival

Brand Partner

Heineken Silver was well received. Packaging was stylish and perfect for the two locations we used on oowning night.

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Chicago Underground Film Festival

Brand Partner

Everyone loved the product and found it a necessary addition to their busy weekend.

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TheFutureParty

Brand Partner

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the cost to me?
Nothing. It's 100% free for your organization. There are never any costs or fees associated with using the Recess platform.
When and how do we get paid?
Within 7 days of distributing the products and completing your recap survey, you'll receive payment via ACH transfer.
Are we responsible for getting the product to our venue?
No. Products are shipped directly to your location during a timeframe that you provide. We coordinate all logistics to make it as convenient as possible for you.
What happens if we deny a brand's offer that isn't a good fit for our venue?
There are no penalties. You always have the option to accept or deny offers and aren't penalized in any way. We want to make sure it's a program you would be excited about and that aligns with your brand values.