2025
Virtual reality creator Hiyu is facing kidney failure. His online friend Photographotter travels from New York City to Stockholm to be a live donor to Hiyu.
‘A deeply emotional exploration of resilience and connection through social Virtual Reality.’
JUSTIN LACOB, DEADLINE
FESTIVALS
CREDITS
Directed, written and edited by Joe HuntingProducers: Joe Hunting, Max WillsonExecutive Producers: Justin Lacob, Bryn Mooser, Paul MoakleyCamera: Joe Hunting, Max WillsonTechnical Artist / TD: Rob Ouellette2D Animator: Tia Johnson3D Artists: Rob Ouellette, Morgan Furtado, Tia JohnsonProduction Company: Painted CloudsCo-Production: Max Films
Presented by: ASTERIA
Distribution: DOCUMENTARY+, THE NEW YORKER
2025
Virtual reality creator Hiyu is facing kidney failure. His online friend Photographotter travels from New York City to Stockholm to be a live donor to Hiyu.
‘A deeply emotional exploration of resilience and connection through social Virtual Reality.’
JUSTIN LACOB, DEADLINE
FESTIVALS
CREDITS
Directed, written and edited by Joe HuntingProducers: Joe Hunting, Max WillsonExecutive Producers: Justin Lacob, Bryn Mooser, Paul MoakleyCamera: Joe Hunting, Max WillsonTechnical Artist / TD: Rob Ouellette2D Animator: Tia Johnson3D Artists: Rob Ouellette, Morgan Furtado, Tia JohnsonProduction Company: Painted CloudsCo-Production: Max Films
Presented by: ASTERIA
Distribution: DOCUMENTARY+, THE NEW YORKER
2025
Virtual reality creator Hiyu is facing kidney failure. His online friend Photographotter travels from New York City to Stockholm to be a live donor to Hiyu.
‘A deeply emotional exploration of resilience and connection through social Virtual Reality.’
JUSTIN LACOB, DEADLINE
FESTIVALS
CREDITS
Directed, written and edited by Joe HuntingProducers: Joe Hunting, Max WillsonExecutive Producers: Justin Lacob, Bryn Mooser, Paul MoakleyCamera: Joe Hunting, Max WillsonTechnical Artist / TD: Rob Ouellette2D Animator: Tia Johnson3D Artists: Rob Ouellette, Morgan Furtado, Tia JohnsonProduction Company: Painted CloudsCo-Production: Max Films
Distribution: DOCUMENTARY+, THE NEW YORKER