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Joe Hunting @joeahunting.bsky.social · 1d

"The Reality of Hope" will screen at @docnycfest.bsky.social next month. I'll be there for a Q&A for those interested. Tickets: docnyc.net/film/short-l...

Thank you #docnyc for presenting our film in this year's valuable program. See you soon #docnyc2025!

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DOC NYC Fest @docnycfest.bsky.social · 4h

Now in its eighth year, THE SHORT LIST: SHORTS showcase of 15 titles includes a vast array of short films. In 2024, the showcase included THE ONLY GIRL IN THE ORCHESTRA, which went on to win the Oscar.

Learn more: www.docnyc.net/news/2025-sh...

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DOC NYC Fest @docnycfest.bsky.social · 20h

Launched in 2012, the DOC NYC Short List has become a key predictor of major awards—from critics’ prizes to the Oscars. For 13 of the last 14 years, it’s included the film that went on to win the Oscar for Best Documentary Feature.

Learn more: www.docnyc.net/news/2025-sh...

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Agog @weareagog.bsky.social · 1d

Join Agog’s Oct 30 meetup for a in-VRChat screening of “The Reality of Hope,” followed by a talk with Joe Hunting, Hiyu & Photographotter, exploring connection & compassion in virtual worlds. RSVP: forms.gle/sTz5xbQVYdSJ...

@hiyu.bsky.social @photographotter.bsky.social @joeahunting.bsky.social

Join the next community meetup. Thursday October 30th, 12:30pm-2pm

Schedule: 12:30-1pm: Special screening in Agog House "The Reality of Hope"

1pm-1:45pm Moderated conversation & Q&A

1:45-2pm World hop social: "Furality Aqua" & "Room between realities"

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Joe Hunting @joeahunting.bsky.social · 22h

I'm delighted to discuss "The Reality of Hope" with @hiyu.bsky.social and @photographotter.bsky.social soon at this month's @weareagog.bsky.social meetup. Thank you for having us! Join us in #VRChat -
docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...

Agog @weareagog.bsky.social · 1d

Join Agog’s Oct 30 meetup for a in-VRChat screening of “The Reality of Hope,” followed by a talk with Joe Hunting, Hiyu & Photographotter, exploring connection & compassion in virtual worlds. RSVP: forms.gle/sTz5xbQVYdSJ...

@hiyu.bsky.social @photographotter.bsky.social @joeahunting.bsky.social

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Joe Hunting @joeahunting.bsky.social · 1d

"The Reality of Hope" will screen at @docnycfest.bsky.social next month. I'll be there for a Q&A for those interested. Tickets: docnyc.net/film/short-l...

Thank you #docnyc for presenting our film in this year's valuable program. See you soon #docnyc2025!

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Better Together VR @bettertogethervr.bsky.social · Sep 4

Room Between Realities By Painted Clouds (@joeahunting.bsky.social)
A recreation of the dialysis room from “The Reality of Hope” when the virtual world transitions to the real.
Check out the film here - youtu.be/SMWpcHrIMBo

@kidkwazine.bsky.social , @jenny0629.bsky.social
#VeniceImmersive

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Joe Hunting @joeahunting.bsky.social · Sep 3

Thankful to be featured in this 'Short Films in Focus' article series -
www.rogerebert.com/short-films-...

Short Films in Focus: Joe Hunting on "The Reality of Hope" | Short Films in Focus | Roger Ebert

An interview with the director of the VR-set short.

www.rogerebert.com

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Joe Hunting @joeahunting.bsky.social · Aug 27

'Room Between Realities' by Painted Clouds. Thank you to our art team, plus @hiyu.bsky.social, @photographotter.bsky.social, @maxfilmsvr.com and Venice Immersive for featuring the world -
vrchat.com/home/launch?...

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Joe Hunting @joeahunting.bsky.social · Aug 27

I'm honored to share that 'The Reality of Hope' is screening at Venice Immersive 2025, featuring an exhibit of the re-created dialysis treatment room with audio commentaries about self-dialysis and our creative process.

Tech + 3D art by @kidkwazine.bsky.social, Morg Furtado, @jenny0629.bsky.social.

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The New Yorker @newyorker.com · Aug 12

A new short documentary follows two people who met in virtual reality, as furries, who go on to complete a viscerally physical exchange: one donates a kidney to the other.

How the Bonds Among Virtual-Reality Furries Saved a Life, in “The Reality of Hope”

The short film follows a friendship in the V.R.-furry community which turns into a radical act of generosity.

www.newyorker.com

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Furality @furality.org · Aug 13

The Reality of Hope is available to watch, for free, RIGHT NOW!

Featured in an article from The New Yorker, this Sundance-selected documentary tells the extraordinary true story of two friends, VRChat, and a lifesaving kidney donation.

Link in reply! 👇

#TheNewYorker #VRChat

"The Reality of Hope" title, featuring the documentary's subjects, Photographotter and Hiyu, sat in a VRChat recreation of a kidney dialysis room. Official Selection 2025, Sundance Film Festival.

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Joe Hunting @joeahunting.bsky.social · Aug 14

Thank you @furality.org! The documentary wouldn't exist without your wonderful community and team 🧡

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Joe Hunting @joeahunting.bsky.social · Aug 12

Thank you so much for your patience! It's out now. I hope you enjoy the film -
www.youtube.com/watch?v=SMWp...

How the Bonds Among V.R. Furries Saved a Life | “The Reality of Hope” | The New Yorker Documentary

YouTube video by The New Yorker

www.youtube.com

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Photographotter @photographotter.bsky.social · Aug 11

Big news!
The documentary is officially out! You can watch it now!

www.newyorker.com/culture/the-...

How the Bonds Among Virtual-Reality Furries Saved a Life, in “The Reality of Hope”

The short film follows a friendship in the V.R.-furry community which turns into a radical act of generosity.

www.newyorker.com

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HIYU 🚀 @hiyu.bsky.social · Aug 12

The New Yorker has The Reality Of Hope, the documentary about @photographotter.bsky.social donating his kidney to me, ready to stream RIGHT NOW FOR FREE!

Now's your chance to check it out if you're interested, the filmmakers represented the VR furry fandom incredibly well <3

Photographotter @photographotter.bsky.social · Aug 11

Big news!
The documentary is officially out! You can watch it now!

www.newyorker.com/culture/the-...

How the Bonds Among Virtual-Reality Furries Saved a Life, in “The Reality of Hope”

The short film follows a friendship in the V.R.-furry community which turns into a radical act of generosity.

www.newyorker.com

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Photographotter @photographotter.bsky.social · Aug 12

Super happy to announce that The Reality of Hope, the Sundance documentary about the VR furry fandom and the journey about the kidney donation between myself and Hiyu is now on YouTube for everyone to watch!
www.youtube.com/watch?v=SMWp...

How the Bonds Among V.R. Furries Saved a Life | “The Reality of Hope” | The New Yorker Documentary

YouTube video by The New Yorker

www.youtube.com

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MaxFilmsVR @maxfilmsvr.com · Aug 12

Huge news!!

The Reality of Hope is out now on the @NewYorker! 🎉

Our documentary highlights the strength of the furry community and the power of a friendship that spanned continents. Link is in the reply. 👇

#VRChat #Furality

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Joe Hunting @joeahunting.bsky.social · Aug 12

"The Reality of Hope" is now streaming via @newyorker.com!

Thank you @hiyu.bsky.social, @photographotter.bsky.social and everyone who we made this with, especially @maxfilmsvr.com.

The film shows the kindness of the VR furry community. Enjoy!
youtu.be/SMWpcHrIMBo?...

#RealityofHopeFilm #VRChat

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Joe Hunting @joeahunting.bsky.social · Jun 8

The release of 'The Reality of Hope' has been delayed to later in June, due to some exciting news we'll be announcing very soon. Thank you for your patience!

Joe Hunting @joeahunting.bsky.social · Jun 1

'The Reality of Hope' streaming globally on DOCUMENTARY+, June 8th.

Thanks to @uploadvr.com for featuring the documentary story. We can't wait to celebrate the release of the film at @furality.org next weekend 🎉

#RealityofHopeFilm. @hiyu.bsky.social, @photographotter.bsky.social, @maxfilmsvr.com.

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MaxFilmsVR @maxfilmsvr.com · Jun 7

🎬 The Reality of Hope Screening & Q&A at Furality Somna!

🕗 8:00 PM BST / 3:00 PM EDT / 12:00 PM PDT / 9:00 PM CEST
Watch in VRChat or live on Twitch

Join us as we share a story that truly captures what this community is all about.

#RealityOfHopeFilm #Furality #Somna #VRChat #furry

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Joe Hunting @joeahunting.bsky.social · Jun 1

'The Reality of Hope' streaming on June 8th.
Official Trailer:
youtu.be/xBIqRGfBSXw?...

The Reality Of Hope [Official Trailer]

YouTube video by DOCUMENTARY+

youtu.be

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Joe Hunting @joeahunting.bsky.social · Jun 1

'The Reality of Hope' streaming globally on DOCUMENTARY+, June 8th.

Thanks to @uploadvr.com for featuring the documentary story. We can't wait to celebrate the release of the film at @furality.org next weekend 🎉

#RealityofHopeFilm. @hiyu.bsky.social, @photographotter.bsky.social, @maxfilmsvr.com.

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K. Guillory @kgpaints.bsky.social · Jun 1

I’m back at UploadVR with a new interview! This time I’m taking a look at The Reality of Hope, a new documentary out from Joe Hunting about a life-saving kidney surgery. #vrchat #vr

UploadVR @uploadvr.com · Jun 1

The Reality Of Hope documents the life-saving path of a VRChat friendship.

Details here: www.uploadvr.com/the-reality-...

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Madame Kana @madamekana.bsky.social · May 19

A Dutchman in Virtual Japan🎌
A 34m documentary 🔴
#RaindanceImmersive 2025 official selection ✨

Let's follow Kaerun - a Dutch VRphotographer - through the rich and vibrant Japanese #VRChat community, from lively events to intimate gatherings.

Welcome to the virtual Japan!

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