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Original Film Title: Turmoil
Director’s Name: Dante Fortaleza Trinidad
Writer’s Name: Dante Fortaleza Trinidad
Producer: Dante Fortaleza Trinidad
Country of Origin: United States
Country of Filming: United States
Language: English
Runtime: 1 hour 20 minutes
Film Description:
A zero budget film,real combat Veterans,first time filmaker,shot with a 3 man crew. A Ramsgate Film Festival (BIFA‑accredited)Official Selection, Austin Revolution Film Fest Official Selection and Award (Best U.S feature,writer/director), San Diego Movie Awards Official Selection.San Diego Movie Awards -award winner Award of Excellence Best Comedy/Dramedy. Bangkok Movie Awards Official selection,Critics choice award for Best feature film,Best slapstick comedy,Best Debut film, Best firstime filmaker.Athens International Film Fest- Finalist,Honorable Mention.
Turmoil isn’t just a film—it’s a mission. When a homeless war veteran hits rock bottom, he stumbles into a rundown martial arts gym where bruises become therapy and strangers become family. Through discipline, sweat, unexpected kindness, and comedy, he begins to rebuild what war tried to destroy: his soul.
At its core, Turmoil features real combat veterans—non-actors whose lived experiences bring honesty and weight to every scene. As a combat veteran and registered nurse myself, with no prior filmmaking experience, I approached this project with a deep respect for truth rather than convention. While many films focus solely on the darkness of PTSD, Turmoil is also infused with the military humor that helps soldiers endure. By the end, the message is clear: even in struggle, there is always hope.