film festivals

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.

13.0K+
Samples Distributed
947.1K+
Consumers Reached
217+
Top Markets
30+
Active Brand Offers

Trusted by Leading Brands

Real Activations at Film Festivals

See how film festivals like yours are creating memorable brand experiences for their members.

Why Partner With Recess

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.

Simple Process

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.

Venue Success Stories

See what venues achieved with Film Festivals

Product was great! It was easy to make and very convenient.
—TH
TheFutureParty
Venue Partner

The products were a hit for both the houses and the party, everyone was carrying a water bottle around the event.
—TH
TheFutureParty
Venue Partner

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

Ready to Transform Your Film festival?

Join thousands of film festivals earning extra revenue while delighting their film enthusiasts.