Trusted Venue Partner

Recess X Blackbird Film Fest: 1 Year of Seamless Partnership

Discover how Blackbird Film Fest leverages Recess to deliver premium brand experiences to audience across 1 locations, generating incremental revenue with zero operational burden.

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Blackbird Film Fest product sampling
1
Years Partnered
1
Locations Activated
768+
Samples Distributed
1+
Offers Accepted
$230
Total Payout

Brands That Have Sampled at Blackbird Film Fest

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

Delight Members. Zero Effort. Get Paid.

Surprise your members with free premium products they'll love—while Recess handles all the logistics. You distribute samples, they light up, you earn revenue.

Proven at Enterprise Scale

We've successfully executed 1+ campaigns across 1 Blackbird Film Fest locations—with consistent quality, timing, and results every time.

Revenue Without Risk

Blackbird Film Fest earns incremental revenue on every campaign with zero upfront costs, no inventory liability, and no operational overhead for your teams.

Turnkey Execution

From brand coordination to product delivery and reporting, Recess handles every detail. Your team simply places products and watches audience engage.

Complete Brand Control

Blackbird Film Fest approves every brand and campaign before activation. Nothing enters your venues without your explicit sign-off—protecting your brand integrity.

Premium Brands

Connect your audience with leading wellness, nutrition, and lifestyle brands actively seeking partnerships with venues like Blackbird Film Fest.

Dedicated Partnership Team

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

How It Works

Launch your first sampling campaign in days, not months.

1

Create a Listing for Your Venue

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 audience. You review and approve every campaign.

3

Receive & Distribute Samples

Products ship directly to your venue and surprise and delight your community.

4

Get Paid

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

What Venues Like You Are Saying

Real feedback from venues partnering with Recess

As an event space, we're always looking for ways to add value for our clients and create memorable experiences. Hosting a brand activation during the festival gave us an additional revenue stream and positioned us as a community-forward venue. Plus, seeing our space full of engaged people discovering new products felt really aligned with our mission.

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Threshold Creative Collective

Venue Partner

Working with Blackbird Film Fest to host a brand activation brought in crowds we wouldn't normally see on a Thursday evening, which honestly helped offset our slower mid-week slump. The brand partner was professional and their sampling complemented our menu perfectly. We're definitely interested in doing this again.

AR

Artisan & Oak Gastropub

Venue Partner

The product sampling activation we hosted during Blackbird Film Fest was incredibly well-received by our film-loving audience. We saw a 40% uptick in concession sales that weekend, and customers appreciated having something unique to experience alongside their movie experience. It felt natural to the vibe of our venue and created genuine buzz among our regulars.

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The Velvet Room Cinema Lounge

Venue 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.