Joe Hunting

Film Director. @WeMetinVRfilm on @HBO | @RealityOfHope on @newyorker @documentaryplus | Virtually Speaking on YT | Co-curator at #RaindanceImmersive
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[DOC NYC @DOCNYCfest]

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: https://t.co/tKcsRGUifT

[DOC NYC @DOCNYCfest]

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.

See this year's list: https://t.co/mxhrMPK7dQ

[Joe Hunting @Joeahunting]

"The Reality of Hope" will screen at @DOCNYCfest next month. I'll be there for a Q&A for those interested. Tickets: https://t.co/dIsnkRKWRy

Thank you #docnyc for presenting the film in this year's valuable program. See you soon #docnyc2025!
@documentaryplus @NewYorker

[Joe Hunting @Joeahunting]

@VRChat Thank you @VRChat and to everyone who I’ve collaborated with over the years!

[Painted Clouds @PaintedCloudy]

"The Reality of Hope" is screening at Venice Immersive 2025 @la_Biennale, featuring an exhibit of the re-created dialysis treatment room with audio commentaries about self-dialysis and our creative process on #VRChat.

Tech + 3D art by @kidkwazine, @paranoianotice, @jenny0629_vr

[Sheena_baobab 🌸1st Album “Blooming Moments” @Sheena_baobab]

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「希望のカタチ」
私のライブの動画も撮ってくださった監督、Joe HuntingさんのVRCで撮影した映画がNew Yorkerで配信されていた。
このお話は、VRCで出会ったフレンドが重い腎臓病で命の危機と知って、アメリカから北欧まで腎臓移植しに行った方のドキュメンタリー。泣けるんだよ。

[Joe Hunting @Joeahunting]

"The Reality of Hope" is now streaming via @NewYorker!

Thank you @HiyuMarten, @photografotter and everyone who we made this with, especially @MaxFilmsVR.

The film shows the kindness of the VR furry community. I hope you enjoy.
https://t.co/bpbd7YXS1D

#RealityofHopeFilm #VRChat

[Joe Hunting @Joeahunting]

"The Reality of Hope" features four songs by @JoelBulle, mostly from their enchanting album Låtar, which inspired much of my filmmaking process. Thank you Joel!

Go listen to the album! Plus, enjoy the stunning original soundtrack for The Midnight Walk (@MoonHoodStudios).

[Joel Bille @JoelBulle]

I got the beautiful opportunity to have some of my music featured in this little gem of a documentary by @Joeahunting! Now available for streaming on The New Yorker. Congratulations Joe!

[Furality @furality]

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

[Joe Hunting @Joeahunting]

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

[Joe Hunting @Joeahunting]

@x_rVb_x @NewYorker @HiyuMarten @photografotter @MaxFilmsVR Thank you so much ReVerse Butcher!!

[Joe Hunting @Joeahunting]

"The Reality of Hope" is now streaming via @NewYorker!

Thank you @HiyuMarten, @photografotter and everyone who we made this with, especially @MaxFilmsVR.

The film shows the kindness of the VR furry community. I hope you enjoy.
https://t.co/bpbd7YXS1D

#RealityofHopeFilm #VRChat

[The New Yorker @NewYorker]

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. Watch it in full: https://t.co/aD7iPJJBFG

[Joe Hunting @Joeahunting]

@EnemyEliminated @NewYorker @HiyuMarten @photografotter @MaxFilmsVR Thank you Elim!

[The New Yorker @NewYorker]

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. Watch it in full: https://t.co/aD7iPJJBFG

[MaxFilmsVR @MaxFilmsVR]

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

[Furality @furality]

Wanna catch an EXCLUSIVE screening of a Sundance-featured film at #FuralitySomna? 👀🎥

In 1 hour, we're premiering "The Reality of Hope", the true story of how a #VRChat friendship led to a lifesaving kidney transplant. 💖

Lights, camera, register! 🎬 Link's in bio!

[Mecori 🐰 Cinematic Neon Club 🎞️⚡️ @mecccori88]

Cinematic Neon Club、#Raindance2025 での2回目のステージ終了しました！今日も楽しかったぁ～🥰
早起きしてくれたのに、何かしらの不具合で入れなかった方がいたようです。本当にごめんなさい🙏
近いうちに再演したい所存です🙇
#CNClub #VRChat

[Joe Hunting @Joeahunting]

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]

'The Reality of Hope' streaming globally on @documentaryplus, June 8th.

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

#RealityofHopeFilm

[Joe Hunting @Joeahunting]

@jasonleongtw @MaxFilmsVR @HiyuMarten @photografotter Hi Jason, thank you for your interest! We will have more Q&A screenings in VRChat later this month that I will make you aware of.

[MaxFilmsVR @MaxFilmsVR]

🎬 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.
Can’t wait to hear your questions.

#RealityOfHopeFilm #Furality #Somna #VRChat #furry #FuralitySomna