In the taut and atmospheric short film "Procedures," directed by Simon Liu, a meticulous and emotionally detached technician navigates a sterile, labyrinthine facility where every action is governed by rigid protocols. The protagonist, whose name is never fully revealed, is tasked with performing a series of seemingly mundane, yet deeply unsettling, operations that blur the line between maintenance and something far more sinister. Driven by a compulsive need for order and control, he follows each step with unwavering precision, but a subtle, growing unease begins to fracture his mechanical routine. As a mysterious, recurring glitch in the system forces him to deviate from the standard checklist, he is confronted with the haunting possibility that the true purpose of his work is not what it appears to be. The film masterfully builds a claustrophobic and suspenseful atmosphere, using its tight 19-minute runtime to explore themes of isolation, institutional control, and the terrifying consequences of blind obedience. With its minimalist dialogue and haunting sound design, "Procedures" keeps viewers on edge, questioning the very nature of the task at hand and the humanity of the man performing it.