44 is a sci-fi horror short film about a girl who gets stuck in a loop on the 44th floor of a desolate tower. Written and directed by first-time director Dhwani Shah, it has gained acclaim at several film festivals, notably an Honorable Mention at the New York City Horror Film Festival (2023) and Best Director at the LA Crime & Horror Film Festival (2023). The film was a largely collaborative effort among the crew and was produced on a shoestring budget of 5,000 dollars. Set in the industrial cobwebs of Mumbai, India, this short takes place on the 44th floor of a desolate and eerie tower, where a girl finds herself stuck in a nightmarish loop. Regardless of whether she goes up or down, she always ends up on the same floor: 44. The film takes on the fan-favourite sci-fi trope of time lo...