THE MISSION TO FOOD MOUNTAIN

Written by

[julian correa]

A Fable

2026-03-14

EXT. ANTHILL - DAY

SIGNIFICANT, an ant with an air of self-importance, stands beside his stoic companion, DETERRENT. They face a large bullfrog named BOBO.

SIGNIFICANT

I am Significant. Meet my friend Deterrent; he is not to be trifled with.

Significant gestures toward the horizon.

SIGNIFICANT (CONT'D)

We are on our way to the Food Mountain. Care to join us?

BOBO

No, not today. I have business to do. Some other day.

Significant and Deterrent turn and begin their march.

EXT. THE WILDERNESS - CONTINUOUS

The journey is grueling. The two ants trek across 20 meters of harsh terrain heading North. They come across a SPIDER, perched and waiting.

SIGNIFICANT

Hey Spidey, are you in the mood to scavenge? I know that’s not your thing, but anyways...

SPIDER

No, Significant, I’m good—just waiting like always.

Significant and Deterrent bid their farewells and continue the grind.

EXT. FOOT OF FOOD MOUNTAIN - DAY

The MOUNTAIN comes into view. It is gargantuan, an overwhelming landscape of colors and textures that look like a feast. Significant and Deterrent stop at the base. They look up in awe, but they don't eat. They are on a reconnaissance mission. They look at the base of the structure. In a massive, towering font, a label is visible: GARBAGE

FADE OUT.