Born in Cyprus and from a young age Daina Papadaki loved the arts, especially cinema.Graduated with honors and a BA degree in Visual Communications from Hawaii Pacific University and an MFA (Masters in Fine Arts) in Motion Pictures Production/Directing from University of Miami. She was employed in the position of teaching assistant (for film production classes) at University of Miami. Since 2007 Daina is based in Cyprus, works in a local production studio where she professionally directs and produces TV commercials, corporate and music videos. Her short films Trapped Inside, Nightfall of Eden & 5 Ways 2 Die were selected and awarded in numerous International Film Festivals. Daina is currently the Secretary of the board of directors of the Directors Guild of Cyprus.