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Joe Hunting
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Film Director. We Met in Virtual Reality on HBO max | The Reality of Hope on The New Yorker, DOC+ | Virtually Speaking on YT | Co-curator of #RaindanceImmersive
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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
joeahunting.bsky.social
"The Reality of Hope" is screening in #VRChat today with the wonderful @weareagog.bsky.social community, followed by a live Q&A. Thank you to the gracious AGOG team for having us!

RSVP link to join:
2pm - 3:30pm PST
agog.org/event/commun...

For those already attending, the start time was updated.
October 30, 2025 at 3:29 PM
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weareagog.bsky.social
Agog’s next Meetup explores connection & creativity in virtual worlds—with a special #VRChat screening of “The Reality of Hope” & conversation with Joe Hunting.

🗓️ Oct 30 | 12:30–2 PM PT

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

agog.org/event/commun...
October 28, 2025 at 6:29 PM
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hiyu.bsky.social
If you're interested in going to a screening of The Reality Of Hope, the documentary about how I got my VR friend's kidney, RSVP for this event on the 30th!

The documentary is half an hour long, and we'll be doing a Q&A and hangout after c:
weareagog.bsky.social Agog @weareagog.bsky.social · 15d
Agog’s next Meetup explores connection & creativity in virtual worlds—with a special #VRChat screening of “The Reality of Hope” & conversation with Joe Hunting.

🗓️ Oct 30 | 12:30–2 PM PT

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

agog.org/event/commun...
October 28, 2025 at 10:29 PM
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joeahunting.bsky.social
"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!
October 14, 2025 at 7:17 PM
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docnycfest.bsky.social
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...
October 15, 2025 at 3:17 PM
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docnycfest.bsky.social
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...
October 14, 2025 at 11:38 PM
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weareagog.bsky.social
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 Featuring Joe Hunting, Director, Painted Clouds (We Met in Virtual Reality, The Reality of hope) [Headshot of Joe] Special Guests Hiyu & Photographotter 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"
October 14, 2025 at 2:30 PM
joeahunting.bsky.social
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...
weareagog.bsky.social Agog @weareagog.bsky.social · Oct 14
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 Featuring Joe Hunting, Director, Painted Clouds (We Met in Virtual Reality, The Reality of hope) [Headshot of Joe] Special Guests Hiyu & Photographotter 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"
October 14, 2025 at 9:46 PM
joeahunting.bsky.social
"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!
October 14, 2025 at 7:17 PM
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bettertogethervr.bsky.social
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
September 4, 2025 at 7:21 PM
joeahunting.bsky.social
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
September 3, 2025 at 2:11 AM
joeahunting.bsky.social
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.
August 27, 2025 at 6:19 PM
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newyorker.com
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
August 12, 2025 at 4:55 PM
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furality.org
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.
August 13, 2025 at 6:37 PM
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photographotter.bsky.social
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
August 11, 2025 at 11:58 PM
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hiyu.bsky.social
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
August 12, 2025 at 1:28 AM
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photographotter.bsky.social
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
August 12, 2025 at 4:21 PM
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maxfilmsvr.com
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
August 12, 2025 at 4:36 PM
joeahunting.bsky.social
"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
August 12, 2025 at 11:18 PM
joeahunting.bsky.social
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!
joeahunting.bsky.social 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.
June 8, 2025 at 4:56 AM
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maxfilmsvr.com
🎬 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
June 7, 2025 at 5:16 PM
joeahunting.bsky.social
'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.
June 1, 2025 at 5:19 PM
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kgpaints.bsky.social
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.com 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-...
June 1, 2025 at 4:14 PM
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madamekana.bsky.social
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!
May 19, 2025 at 4:29 PM
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mariraku.bsky.social
✨Step Into the Light: Raindance Marks a Decade of Immersive Art & Innovation!✨ We're thrilled to unveil the program for our landmark 10th edition of the Festival 🎉 Join us between 6-29 June in @vrchat.com @resonite.com & #oriondrift, and 19-22 June in London👉https://www.raindanceimmersive.com
May 19, 2025 at 4:09 PM