Restaurants

Movies are a great way to keep your dining patrons coming back for more. Swank Motion Pictures, Inc. provides the movie licensing you need to legally show a film in a restaurant, coffee house, winery or bar.

A public performance license gives you access to thousands of titles to help you create fun events like these:

Show a movie with a side of dessert
Host a "Dedication to Desserts" night and feature movies about sweet treats like Chocolat and Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory. Serve your guests delicious goodies like chocolate covered strawberries, apple pie and ice cream.

Match your menu to your movie
Coordinate your daily special with an animated movie like Cloudy With a Chance of Meatballs. Or, offer your guests a peek inside the kitchen with Julie & Julie and No Reservations.

Create dishes from around the globe
Take your patrons on a culinary tour of the world by preparing signature dishes from the places visited in the movie Eat, Pray, Love or Catch Me If You Can.

Show a great classic
Set the proper mood for an elegant evening with a classic film like Breakfast at Tiffany’s or Casablanca that your patrons likely haven’t seen on the big screen before.

Don’t forget the kids
Choose a night that is traditionally less busy for your venue and show a great kid’s movies. Add in some specials for the little ones and some easy to do activities – coloring paper penguins for Happy Feet or Surf’s Up, coming up with their favorite super powers for Megamind, showing their best moves for Kung Fu Panda, etc. This will create a new tradition in your area and bring in additional business to your venue. If you have the space, consider doing an outdoor movie night for the community.