The Reality Of Hope

The Reality Of Hope

Film

Filmed inside Virtual Reality (VR) and physically in Sweden, this short documentary portrays VR creator Hiyu facing kidney failure, capturing his online friend Photographotter travelling from New York City to Stockholm to be a live donor to Hiyu. Formed of poetic montages shot in real-time VR and intimate interviews, rooted in the expressive subculture of the VR furry community, the film reveals the sincerity of kindness between friends paralleled across realities.

  • Sundance 2025 Official Selection laurel
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Specifications:

Release Date:
To Be Announced
Language:
English
Rated:
Unrated
Runtime:
30m
Company / Client:
Painted Clouds, Max Films

Credits:

  • Director:
    • Joe Hunting
  • Producers:
    • Max Willson
    • Joe Hunting
  • Executive Producers:
    • Justin Lacob
    • Bryn Mooser
  • Camera:
    • Joe Hunting
    • Max Willson
  • Editor:
    • Joe Hunting
  • Technical Artist / TD:
    • Rob Ouellette
  • 2D Animators:
    • Tia Johnson
  • 3D Artists:
    • Morgan Furtado
    • Tia Johnson
    • Rob Ouellette