Laina Barakat received a Liberal Arts education with a major in Philosophy and a minor in Literature, and moved to NH to join either/or films in pursuit of a future in film. While in college, Laina co-produced and Assistant Directed several theatrical performances and founded her school's first film society. Fostering an active interest in the arts from an early age, Laina has spent her life dabbling in photography, visual arts, writing, and music. As a singer-songwriter, and front-woman of GirlandPiano, she hopes to bring about change through social commentary and the power of story.