"If two crores were spent instead of ten to fifty crores for tourism development, directors like Jude would get the recognition they deserve." Josy Joseph. Josy Joseph, Jude Anthany Joseph, G. R. Indugopan, and Maneesh Narayan came together on stage to discuss `Real to Reel`, with a focus on the financial struggle of filmmakers. Jude Anthany Joseph, known for directing popular films like "Om Shanti Oshana" and "Sara`s," highlighted the difficulties encountered in the movie `2018` when he aimed for an Oscar. He stressed that hard work remains the cornerstone of a movie`s success. G. R. Indugopan expressed concern about the lack of government assistance for directors aspiring for international recognition, especially in the pursuit of prestigious awards like the Oscars. The session also delved into Jude`s upcoming project, "MV Kairali," a movie centred around the mysterious disappearance of a cargo ship."What happened to MV Kairali is still a question that remains, even as I proceed to create this movie," Jude Anthany Joseph commented.Josy Joseph expressed his disappointment over the failed attempts at finding MV Kairali and noted that the film would serve as a tribute to those on board the ship.