Synopsis

Have you ever wondered: What is the meaning of life? Why do we exist? The answer to this vexing question is now within your reach... for a mere $9.99. This is the ad that alters the life of Dave Peck, an unemployed 28 year-old who still lives at home. In his mission to share his find with the world, Dave's path crosses those of his apartment block neighbours. Taken together, their stories offer a beguiling view of what hope looks like in a hauntingly fragmented world. "$9.99" is a silicon stop motion animated feature that offers slightly less than a $10 worth about the meaning of life.

Tatia Rosenthal

Tatia Rosenthal was born in Tel Aviv but lives in New York where she graduated from the NYU Tisch School of Arts with a BFA Hons in Film & Television in 1998. Her short, stop motion animations „A Buck's Worth“ (2005) and „Crazy Glue“ (1998) have screened around the world and won numerous awards. $ 9.99 is her first feature film.

Selected awards: Award for Best Animated feature (Anima Brussels), Award for Best Animated Feature (Monstra Lisboa), Audience Award and Best Female Director Award (Mexico City IFF)

Selected festival history: Toronto IFF, Pusan IFF, Rome IFF, Annecy