3 by 3
Genre: Horror, Mystery
Film Direction
Storyboarding
Naming
Title Sequence
"A student is caught in a looping nightmare, where escape is impossible and the walls hold a terrifying secret." Trapped within the maze hallways of his college building, careful student Rahil becomes trapped in a nightmare. With his friends mysteriously disappearing and no way to escape, he must travel safely through the scary emptiness. As secrets untangle and darkness closes in, Rahil discovers the genuinely shocking and terrible truth about his isolation shattering any small amount of hope he had and revealing the evil depths waiting within the walls.
3 by 3
3 by 3
Genre: Horror, Mystery
Film Direction
Storyboarding
Naming
Title Sequence
Genre: Horror, Mystery
Film Direction
Storyboarding
Naming
Title Sequence
"A student is caught in a looping nightmare, where escape is impossible and the walls hold a terrifying secret." Trapped within the maze hallways of his college building, careful student Rahil becomes trapped in a nightmare. With his friends mysteriously disappearing and no way to escape, he must travel safely through the scary emptiness. As secrets untangle and darkness closes in, Rahil discovers the genuinely shocking and terrible truth about his isolation shattering any small amount of hope he had and revealing the evil depths waiting within the walls.
"A student is caught in a looping nightmare, where escape is impossible and the walls hold a terrifying secret." Trapped within the maze hallways of his college building, careful student Rahil becomes trapped in a nightmare. With his friends mysteriously disappearing and no way to escape, he must travel safely through the scary emptiness. As secrets untangle and darkness closes in, Rahil discovers the genuinely shocking and terrible truth about his isolation shattering any small amount of hope he had and revealing the evil depths waiting within the walls.
Client
Client
Client
Personal project
Personal project
Personal project
Services
Services
Services
Film direction
Film direction
Film direction
Industries
Industries
Industries
Media & Entertainment
Media & Entertainment
Media & Entertainment
Date
Date
Date
Aug 2023
Aug 2023
Aug 2023
Concept & Story Breakdown
Concept & Story Breakdown
Concept & Story Breakdown
3/3 isn’t just about fear—it’s about the cycle we’re trapped in. The film explores how Gen Z faces constant pressure, from the filtered reality of social media to the stress of deadlines, all leading to a state where time feels like it’s repeating itself. As Rahil moves through this nightmare, the film questions reality itself. Is he being watched? Is there a way out? Or is he just another dot in the vast, repeating universe?
3/3 isn’t just about fear—it’s about the cycle we’re trapped in. The film explores how Gen Z faces constant pressure, from the filtered reality of social media to the stress of deadlines, all leading to a state where time feels like it’s repeating itself. As Rahil moves through this nightmare, the film questions reality itself. Is he being watched? Is there a way out? Or is he just another dot in the vast, repeating universe?
Past-Present-Future
Past-Present-Future
Past-Present-Future
In 3/3, time traps Rahil in a never-ending loop, subtly reflected through small yet intentional details. His friends exist in different stages—one has packed and is ready to leave (future), another is still packing (present), and one hasn’t started (past). The cycle extends to objects: a chips packet appears sealed, open, and empty, while scattered numerology sheets hint at an unseen force controlling time. Endless staircases and repeated actions blur reality, making escape feel impossible. Every detail reinforces the inescapable nature of the loop, leaving Rahil—and the audience—questioning whether time is moving or simply resetting.
In 3/3, time traps Rahil in a never-ending loop, subtly reflected through small yet intentional details. His friends exist in different stages—one has packed and is ready to leave (future), another is still packing (present), and one hasn’t started (past). The cycle extends to objects: a chips packet appears sealed, open, and empty, while scattered numerology sheets hint at an unseen force controlling time. Endless staircases and repeated actions blur reality, making escape feel impossible. Every detail reinforces the inescapable nature of the loop, leaving Rahil—and the audience—questioning whether time is moving or simply resetting.
Pre-Production planning
Pre-Production planning
Pre-Production planning
Before filming, meticulous planning was crucial to executing the film’s looping structure. Storyboards, rehearsals, and shot lists ensured that every movement, prop, and frame contributed to the unsettling repetition. The cinematography reinforced this disorientation through repetitive tracking shots, looping camera movements, and perspective shifts that mirrored the protagonist’s psychological trap. Slow zoom-ins and carefully timed cuts heightened tension, immersing the audience deeper into the cycle.
Before filming, meticulous planning was crucial to executing the film’s looping structure. Storyboards, rehearsals, and shot lists ensured that every movement, prop, and frame contributed to the unsettling repetition. The cinematography reinforced this disorientation through repetitive tracking shots, looping camera movements, and perspective shifts that mirrored the protagonist’s psychological trap. Slow zoom-ins and carefully timed cuts heightened tension, immersing the audience deeper into the cycle.
Storyboard to Shot
Storyboard to Shot
Storyboard to Shot
Why 3/3?
Why 3/3?
Why 3/3?
The number 3 is embedded deeply in the film’s structure, reinforcing the cycle of repetition and inevitability. From the three floors, classroom G30, and three friends, to the protagonist looping three times before making a choice—each element builds on the idea of an inescapable pattern. Even in the smallest details, such as three chip packets, the number subtly guides the story’s rhythm.
Rahil is trapped in a loop of past, present, and future, mirroring the endless repetition of events. The film’s title, 3/3 (Three by Three), symbolizes this structured entrapment, making the number itself a silent force shaping his fate.
The number 3 is embedded deeply in the film’s structure, reinforcing the cycle of repetition and inevitability. From the three floors, classroom G30, and three friends, to the protagonist looping three times before making a choice—each element builds on the idea of an inescapable pattern. Even in the smallest details, such as three chip packets, the number subtly guides the story’s rhythm.
Rahil is trapped in a loop of past, present, and future, mirroring the endless repetition of events. The film’s title, 3/3 (Three by Three), symbolizes this structured entrapment, making the number itself a silent force shaping his fate.
Behind The Scenes
Behind The Scenes
Behind The Scenes
Behind The Scenes
Film Credits
Film Credits
Film Credits
Director
Sumit Gawari
Assistant director
Dhawal Chandra
Script writing
Milonee Shah
Arya Jain
Storyboarding
Sumit Gawari
Devesh Baragat
Dhawal Chandra
Shrili Parab
Adhishthi Misal
Script supervisor
Shrili Parab
Milonee Shah
Cinematography
Devesh Bargat
Main Editor
Atharva Sawale
Assistant Editor
Milonee Shah
Lights
Atharva Sawale
Adhishthi Misal
Vidhi Gupta
Set Design
Arya Jain
Dhawal Chandra
Sound Design
Shrili Parab
Dhawal Chandra
Vidhi Gupta
Syncing
Adhishthi Misal
Shrili Parab
Atharva Sawale
Credit
Milonee Shah
3/3 Outro
Sumit Gawari
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