Film festival mentioned as a venue where the author's short films have played, though the author emphasizes this achievement ultimately didn't matter for their career prospects
"My short films have played good festivals in the past, even sundance once, but it literally doesn't matter. I can't find a job in my field. I can't get an interview."
"Sarah, we can't go see that movie! It is only out in New Zealand and Australia. You didn't want to go to Sundance with me, so I don't want to hear you complain!"