Discover how Chicago Underground Film Festival leverages Recess to deliver premium brand experiences to film enthusiasts across 2 locations, generating incremental revenue with zero operational burden.
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See how premium products are being sampled at your current properties across the country.
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.
We've successfully executed 1+ campaigns across 2 Chicago Underground Film Festival locations—with consistent quality, timing, and results every time.
Chicago Underground Film Festival earns incremental revenue on every campaign with zero upfront costs, no inventory liability, and no operational overhead for your teams.
From brand coordination to product delivery and reporting, Recess handles every detail. Your team simply places products and watches film enthusiasts engage.
Chicago Underground Film Festival approves every brand and campaign before activation. Nothing enters your film festivals without your explicit sign-off—protecting your brand integrity.
Connect your film enthusiasts with leading wellness, nutrition, and lifestyle brands actively seeking partnerships with film festivals like Chicago Underground Film Festival.
Become part of 10,000+ venues partnering with Recess to transform how brands connect with consumers in real-world spaces.
Launch your first sampling campaign in days, not months.
Create and list your profile in under 5 minutes. 100% free to join and no obligations.
We connect you with brands looking to reach your specific film enthusiasts. You review and approve every campaign.
Products ship directly to your film festival and surprise and delight your community.
Get paid for every sample distributed to your film enthusiasts after completion of event.
Real feedback from venues partnering with Recess
Working with a sustainable snack company for a product sampling event was transformative for our festival community. Not only did it enhance the overall experience for our attendees, but it also attracted a younger demographic we'd been trying to reach. The brand was genuinely interested in supporting indie cinema, so it felt authentic rather than forced, and we've already booked them for our next quarterly festival.
Working with a local snack brand on a product sampling event brought so much energy to our lobby between screenings. Our members appreciated the free samples, it sparked great conversations about the brand, and honestly, it helped offset some of our operating costs during a slower quarter.
We partnered with a craft beverage brand for a sampling activation during our monthly experimental film series, and it was honestly the perfect fit for our audience. The activation brought in 40% more attendees than usual, and our members appreciated having something refreshing to enjoy between screenings. It also opened up a new revenue stream that helped us fund more independent filmmaker events.