Obsessive Becoming (1995)

Episode Description: Cylla is one of Canada's most treasured dance photographers. Her work with the world-renowned National Ballet of Canada has graced the covers of magazines, programs and gallery walls for decades. She came to Canada from Germany in the late 70's, just as the Toronto contemporary dance was taking off. She is as busy as ever on photo shoots, but has expanded her repertoire to include film-making and live theatre. She continues to push the boundaries of her imagination. Series Description: SNAPSHOT celebrates innovative photographers from across the creative spectrum. In its first season, SNAPSHOT explores the creative process and lifestyles of six talented photographers, covering a diverse range of subjects from photojournalism to dance, documentary to fine art. SNAPSHOT presents a unique opportunity to turn the camera on the shooter. Aside from watching the photographers at work on location and in-studio, the SNAPSHOT team attends photographic exhibitions, galleries and events to gather perspective from collectors, critics, curators and fans.