Synopsis – Diamond Light

DIAMOND LIGHT is an intimate and visually arresting documentary that follows award-winning filmmaker and musician Angelena Bonet as she transforms unimaginable personal tragedy into a global mission of empowerment.

After surviving the sudden death of her fiancé and a violent sexual assault that nearly took her life, Angelena rebuilds herself through music, activism, and storytelling. Her journey becomes a powerful exploration of resilience, feminine strength, and the alchemy of turning pain into purpose.

Interwoven with original songs co-written with her late fiancé, Diamond Light blends raw personal narrative with poetic imagery, charting Angelena’s rise from survivor to international advocate. As she confronts grief, trauma, injustice, and healing, the film shines a light on the wider epidemic of violence against women while celebrating the indomitable courage of those who rise above it.

More than a memoir, Diamond Light is a call to collective compassion — a cinematic testament to hope, transformation, and the enduring power of the human spirit.

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🎬 Logline (EFM)

A survivor of devastating loss and violence transforms her trauma into a global movement for healing — a cinematic journey of resilience, music, and the unbreakable power of the human spirit.

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👩‍💼 Short Bio

Angelena Bonet is a multi-award-winning Australian documentary filmmaker, producer, and recording artist, and the founder of Crystal Heart Productions. Her films and music — including seven documentaries and six music videos — have won more than 400 international awards, celebrating themes of resilience, women’s empowerment, and social change.

A survivor-advocate, Angelena creates transformational, deeply personal films that amplify global conversations around healing, violence against women, and human rights.