Battle for the Beef

Season #Summer Episode #1

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CAT vs DOG vs EAGLE

Genre:
Short Film / Fantasy

Written by Leila Thumbi

Email leilawambui91@gmail.com

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FADE IN:

EXT. MYSTICAL FOREST - EARLY MORNING

Thick fog blankets a vibrant forest. Sunlight pierces through, creating an ethereal atmosphere. A CALICO CAT, sleek and cunning, prowls through the underbrush, eyes glinting with curiosity.

NARRATOR (V.O.)

In a world where the ordinary meets the extraordinary, a cat's appetite for adventure leads her to a tantalizing mystery.

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EXT. RIVERBANK - CONTINUOUS

The cat approaches a sparkling river, its surface shimmering with reflections. Suddenly, a SHADOW LOOMS overhead. An EAGLE, majestic and sharp-eyed, swoops down, gliding gracefully above the water.

CAT:

(whispering to herself)

What a feast! But how to catch it?

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EXT. RIVER - MOMENTS LATER

The eagle circles, scanning the water. Below, FISH dart around, oblivious to the predator above.

EAGLE:

(to herself)

These fish won’t catch themselves.

The eagle dives, talons outstretched, but misses. The cat watches, intrigued.

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EXT. RIVERBANK - LATER

The cat leaps onto a rock, gaining a better view. She spots a PLATE nestled among the stones, full of fresh fish and chunks of meat, seemingly left by some unseen hand.

CAT:

(eyes widening)

A feast! But how to get it?

The eagle lands nearby, ruffling her feathers. The cat watches, formulating a plan.

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EXT. RIVER - STRATEGY SESSION

The cat approaches the eagle, her tail high with confidence.

CAT:

Hey there! I see you’re hungry. I can help you catch fish, and in return, you help me reach that plate.

The eagle looks intrigued, tilting her head.

EAGLE:

And why would I trust you, little furball?

CAT:

Because together, we can outsmart those fish. You can dive, and I can distract them!

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EXT. RIVER - COOPERATIVE STRATEGY

The cat and eagle position themselves: the eagle high above, the cat near the water's edge.

EAGLE:

(suddenly diving)

Here goes nothing!

As the eagle dives, the cat pounces near the water, splashing to draw the fish’s attention.

CAT:

(shouting)

Fish! Fish! Over here!

The fish scatter in confusion, and the eagle catches a few, soaring back with her catch.

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EXT. RIVERBANK - AFTER A FEW CATCHES

The plate fills with fish, and the cat looks up at the eagle, both panting but exhilarated.

CAT:

We did it! Now, for our reward!

The eagle lands beside the plate, eyes gleaming.

EAGLE:

You’ve earned your share, little friend.

They both begin to feast, enjoying the spoils of their teamwork.

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EXT. RIVER - SUNLIGHT BREAKING THROUGH FOG

The fog begins to lift, revealing a beautiful day. The cat and eagle sit side by side, full and satisfied.

CAT:

You know, we make a pretty good team.

EAGLE:

I never would’ve thought to partner with a cat. Let’s do this again sometime.

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FADE OUT.

NARRATOR (V.O.)

In a world where trust builds unexpected alliances, sometimes a feast is more than just food; it’s friendship.

THE END.

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