Sign in

The Reality of Hope

@therealityofhope.co.uk
113 followers 5 following 6 posts

Official Selection at Sundance 2025. A short documentary about an international kidney donation formed by a friendship made in VR. Directed by @joeahunting.bsky.social co-produced by @MaxFilmsVR.com Website: therealityofhope.co.uk

PostsRepliesMedia
The Reality of Hope @therealityofhope.co.uk · 29/01/2025
We’ve had an amazing time at #Sundance It’s been an honor to be alongside such incredible short docs. Thank you to everyone who has watched the #RealityofHopeFilm 📸 @gabjankums.bsky.social @photographotter.bsky.social @hiyu.bsky.social #furry #VRChat #VR
1519
The Reality of Hope @therealityofhope.co.uk · 27/01/2025
So excited to be here at #Sundance with @photographotter.bsky.social and @hiyu.bsky.social It's been such a wonderful experience, thank you to everyone who came out to the screenings so far ❤️ Here's Hiyu and Otter chatting about their experience at the festival #RealityofHopeFilm #VRChat #Furry
04211
Reposted by The Reality of Hope
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!
1313
Reposted by The Reality of Hope
MaxFilmsVR @maxfilmsvr.com · 27/01/2025
#Sundance2025 has been absolutely incredible! The premiere of The Reality of Hope was a tremendous success, and I couldn’t be prouder of our team and the amazing community that made this possible.
2698
Reposted by The Reality of Hope
Photographotter @photographotter.bsky.social · 27/01/2025
Being with hiyu at Sundance has been such an incredible experience Two years ago I reached out to help a friend in need. It's incredible that it's led to this
0412
Reposted by The Reality of Hope
HIYU 🚀 @hiyu.bsky.social · 26/01/2025
Eyyy that’s me!! (At Sundance Film Festival)
Selfie photo of Hiyu and Photographotter in a cinema at Sundance Film Festival 2025, pointing to a picture of Hiyu in the hospital undergoing a transfusion, on the big screen, representing the documentary ‘The Reality of Hope’ by Joe Hunting, about Photographotter donating his kidney to Hiyu
215517
Reposted by The Reality of Hope
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...
voicesofvr.com
#1519: “The Reality of Hope” Sundance Short Doc Features Journey from VRChat Friend to Organ Donor – Voices of VR Podcast
03010
Reposted by The Reality of Hope
Justin “Sonicgott” Reese @sonicgott.bsky.social · 26/01/2025
These two amazing people will forever be connected in more ways than one. What an adorable video. 🥰
011
Reposted by The Reality of Hope
Larscis @larscis.com · 24/01/2025
In the most cosmic of fortuitous circumstances, I ran into @hiyu.bsky.social at LGA! I wish he, @maxfilmsvr.com, @photographotter.bsky.social, and everyone else a fantastic time at Sundance!
2173
Reposted by The Reality of Hope
Photographotter @photographotter.bsky.social · 25/01/2025
I love the Internet
1465
The Reality of Hope @therealityofhope.co.uk · 25/01/2025
After 9 months apart, @hiyu.bsky.social and @photographotter.bsky.social are finally reunited ❤️ for the premiere of our story at the Sundance Film Festival. #sundancefest #RealityofHopeFilm #VRChat #VRC #VRDocumentary #VR #Furry
2678
The Reality of Hope @therealityofhope.co.uk · 20/12/2024
We can’t wait to attend #Sundance2025 in person next year, joined by @hiyu.bsky.social and @photographotter.bsky.social. Watch as we surprised them with the invite! Catch the film online and in theaters in Park City. Tickets available soon! #RealityofHopeFilm #VRChat #VRDocumentary #VR #Furry
17014
Reposted by The Reality of Hope
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
111734
Reposted by The Reality of Hope
MaxFilmsVR @maxfilmsvr.com · 16/12/2024
A year ago, @joeahunting.bsky.social and I began filming two close VR friends on an international kidney transplant. I'm honoured to share our documentary is in the #Sundance Film Festival 2025! So grateful to everyone who supported us along the way. #VRChat #VR #Furry #documentary #FurryFandom
27917
Reposted by The Reality of Hope
Photographotter @photographotter.bsky.social · 17/12/2024
Oh hey! Turns out you can buy a ticket online and see it on the 30th! festival.sundance.org/program/shor...
festival.sundance.org
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.
042
Reposted by The Reality of Hope
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?...
13312
Reposted by The Reality of Hope
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!
826179
Reposted by The Reality of Hope
Photographotter @photographotter.bsky.social · 16/12/2024
Big announcement time! youtu.be/hpauXMAB9rc?...
youtu.be
Kidney Update 11
YouTube video by Photograph Otter
1202
Reposted by The Reality of Hope
Photographotter @photographotter.bsky.social · 16/12/2024
www.therealityofhope.co.uk
therealityofhope.co.uk
The Reality Of Hope
The Reality of Hope is a Sundance-selected documentary about VR creator Hiyu, battling kidney failure, and his friend Photographotter, who travels from New York to Sweden to donate his kidney. Blendin...
1275
The Reality of Hope @therealityofhope.co.uk · 16/12/2024
We're honoured to be selected for the 2025 Sundance Film Festival 🎥 This short documentary has been a labor of love and we’re so grateful to everyone who supported us #Sundance2025 #VRChat #VR @vrchat.com @hiyu.bsky.social @photographotter.bsky.social @joeahunting.bsky.social @maxfilmsvr.com
37422