Tatia Rosenthal facts for kids

Tatia Rosenthal (Hebrew: טטיה רוזנטל) is a talented animator and film director from Israel. She was born in Tel Aviv on April 4, 1971.

Who is Tatia Rosenthal?

Tatia Rosenthal is known for creating animated films. She often works as a director and animator, bringing stories to life through animation. She lives and works in New York City.

Early Life and Education

Before she became a filmmaker, Tatia Rosenthal had a varied journey. She served for two years in the Israeli army. After that, she briefly explored studying medicine and also spent time in Paris, France, where she studied photography. Later, she moved to New York City to attend New York University's Tisch School of the Arts. This is where she focused on film and animation.

Her Creative Work

Tatia Rosenthal frequently works with Etgar Keret, a famous Israeli author. Many of her animated films are based on his unique stories.

Short Films and Collaborations

While she was a student at NYU, Tatia Rosenthal made an award-winning short film called Crazy Glue in 1998. This film was based on a story by Etgar Keret. Later, in 2005, she directed another short film called A Buck's Worth. This was a stop-motion animation, which means objects are moved slightly between each photo to create the illusion of movement. A Buck's Worth was an important project because it helped show how a longer movie could be made.

Directing Feature Films

The short film A Buck's Worth helped lead to the creation of the full-length animated movie $9.99. Tatia Rosenthal directed this feature film.

Awards and Recognition

For her work directing $9.99, Tatia Rosenthal was nominated for an Annie Award. The Annie Awards celebrate excellence in animation, so this was a significant recognition of her skills.

See also

In Spanish: Tatia Rosenthal para niños