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MaxFilmsVR @maxfilmsvr.com · 21/01/2026

The Reality of Hope has reached the final round of voting at the VR Community Awards!! If you’ve enjoyed the film, please consider casting a vote today❤️ Voting closes 27 January. #furry #realityofhopefilm

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Joe Hunting @joeahunting.bsky.social · 30/10/2025

"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.

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Agog @weareagog.bsky.social · 28/10/2025

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...

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HIYU 🚀 @hiyu.bsky.social · 28/10/2025

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:

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Joe Hunting @joeahunting.bsky.social · 14/10/2025

"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 · 15/10/2025

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 · 15/10/2025

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 · 14/10/2025

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 · 14/10/2025

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...

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Better Together VR @bettertogethervr.bsky.social · 04/09/2025

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 · 27/08/2025

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 · 12/08/2025

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.

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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.

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Furality @furality.org · 13/08/2025

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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HIYU 🚀 @hiyu.bsky.social · 12/08/2025

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

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Photter S Pumpkins @photographotter.bsky.social · 12/08/2025

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...

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

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MaxFilmsVR @maxfilmsvr.com · 12/08/2025

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 · 13/08/2025

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

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Joe Hunting @joeahunting.bsky.social · 08/06/2025

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!

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MaxFilmsVR @maxfilmsvr.com · 07/06/2025

🎬 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 · 01/06/2025

'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 · 01/06/2025

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

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Madame Kana @madamekana.bsky.social · 19/05/2025

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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mariraku.bsky.social @mariraku.bsky.social · 19/05/2025

✨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

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Joe Hunting @joeahunting.bsky.social · 19/05/2025

Raindance Immersive 2025! Thank you to all who inspired the team throughout curating this year. We are celebrating the 10th edition of the festival, presenting a stellar program of VR works, including 5 short films made with VRChat. See you in June #RaindanceImmersive!

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Independent Film Festival Boston @iffboston.bsky.social · 22/04/2025

Rounding out our documentary shorts, here are the filmmakers who will be in attendance for our Kenmore and Mass Ave packages!

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Joe Hunting @joeahunting.bsky.social · 19/04/2025

I'm presenting 'The Reality of Hope' in Boston, Chicago & Milwaukee soon. Check out all the shorts in these inspiring programs! Tickets are on sale now. Thank you @iffboston.bsky.social, @chicagocritics.bsky.social, @mkefilm.bsky.social for showing the documentary! See you soon. #RealityofHopefilm

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Joe Hunting @joeahunting.bsky.social · 03/04/2025

'The Reality of Hope' is showing in Boston at #IFFBoston2025! April 23rd - 30th. See the excellent festival lineup below. I'm grateful to have our short film as part of it. Thank you and see you soon @iffboston.bsky.social! #RealityofHopeFilm @hiyu.bsky.social @photographotter.bsky.social

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HIYU 🚀 @hiyu.bsky.social · 15/03/2025

Trailer for our transplant documentary! O:

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MaxFilmsVR @maxfilmsvr.com · 15/03/2025

Our documentary,The Reality of Hope, is releasing on Documentary+ soon! 🎞 We're so excited to share this story with the world. The release date will be shared as soon as possible in the meantime, enjoy this trailer 👀 #VRChat @hiyu.bsky.social @photographotter.bsky.social @joeahunting.bsky.social

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Joe Hunting @joeahunting.bsky.social · 15/03/2025

First official trailer for 'The Reality of Hope'. Releasing later this year on DOC+ Thank you DOC+ for celebrating this precious story with us and to all our friends who made this possible. @hiyu.bsky.social , @photographotter.bsky.social, @maxfilmsvr.com! Link below #RealityofHopeFilm

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Joe Hunting @joeahunting.bsky.social · 31/01/2025

Thanks to everyone who came to see @therealityofhope.co.uk at Sundance Film Festival in person! The warm reception has been really meaningful. The shorts playing alongside us are stunning, and you can watch all of us online. Enjoy! 🎟️ Watch till Feb 3rd - festival.sundance.org/program/shor...

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Program Guide | 2025 Sundance Film Festival

Discover the 2025 film lineup and our eclectic program of events, conversations, and live entertainment to round out your Festival experience.

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Kent Bye (Voices of VR) @kentbye.com · 25/01/2025

The REALITY OF HOPE short doc is premiering at Sundance, and it tells the story of a VRChat friendship that lead to donating a kidney. I spoke to @joeahunting.bsky.social & @maxfilmsvr.com about the beautiful story of @photographotter.bsky.social & @hiyu.bsky.social: voicesofvr.com/1519-the-rea...

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#1519: “The Reality of Hope” Sundance Short Doc Features Journey from VRChat Friend to Organ Donor – Voices of VR Podcast

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Kent Bye (Voices of VR) @kentbye.com · 16/01/2025

I will have an interview about this film dropping around Sundance, and the online tickets have been opened up today and definitely recommend grabbing a ticket to the Docs Shorts program if you’re based in the US. Definitely worth catching if you can.

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Joe Hunting @joeahunting.bsky.social · 16/01/2025

Next week is the premiere of @therealityofhope.co.uk at #Sundance 2025! Below is the screening schedule for the Documentary Short Program that we are thrilled to be a part of. US audiences can watch online. Tickets here - festival.sundance.org/program/film...

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Joe Hunting @joeahunting.bsky.social · 02/01/2025

Love this! Thank you @photographotter.bsky.social. If you're interested in seeing @therealityofhope.co.uk at #Sundance, this is a warm watch about how I came to meet @hiyu.bsky.social, Photographotter and @maxfilmsvr.com, who I made the film with.

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Better Together VR @bettertogethervr.bsky.social · 18/12/2024

Congrats to our friend, @joeahunting.bsky.social! We're certain this beautifully-told, heartwarming story will be greatly enjoyed by many at Sundance. And to @hiyu.bsky.social and @photographotter.bsky.social, thank you for sharing your lives with the world.

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Joe Hunting @joeahunting.bsky.social · 31/12/2024

Celebrating New Years Eve in #VRChat with @therealityofhope.co.uk! 2024 was made special working with these incredibly kind people. Thank you for highlighting our documentary @vrchat.com. I can't wait for you all to see this film in 2025 at #Sundance film festival soon!

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Photter S Pumpkins @photographotter.bsky.social · 31/12/2024

Look I'm on a billboard!

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HIYU 🚀 @hiyu.bsky.social · 16/12/2024

Joe Hunting, who created We Met In Virtual Reality, made another VR documentary - this time about @photographotter.bsky.social donating his kidney to me! It's premiering at Sundance Film Festival next month :) Thank you @joeahunting.bsky.social and @maxfilmsvr.com <3

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Joe Hunting @joeahunting.bsky.social · 17/12/2024

Here's me talking about the short doc @therealityofhope.co.uk further. I'm honored to screening alongside many other wonderful filmmakers, crews and friends. Check out the full program @sundancefest.bsky.social. Thank you #Sundance2025! 🧡 Full video - youtu.be/pVMSZ30_FMY?...

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Joe Hunting @joeahunting.bsky.social · 16/12/2024

I’m thrilled to introduce ‘The Reality of Hope’, a short film premiering at Sundance Film Festival 2025, portraying the story of an international kidney donation as a result of a friendship made in #VRChat. We will be at #Sundance2025 physically & online (US). See you soon #RealityofHopefilm!

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