Broken Soul: The New World

Fantasy, Featured, Sci-Fi, Thriller | 90 minutes | 2025 | 4K | Italy

Synopsis

Darkness Can’t Hide The Light of Hope.

Mark Blackwood, former mercenary turned chemistry teacher, finds himself involved in a plan for world domination orchestrated by a mysterious cult. When his life becomes a living nightmare, Mark discovers a world of magic, evil forces, fantastic creatures and an ancient prophecy. Only by staying true to himself will Mark be able to face the darkness and have a chance to defeat the leader of the cult.

In English, Italian & neutral Spanish.

Director’s Cut (134 minutes) available in Italian with English subtitles.


Cast & Credits

Cast:
Lorenzo Verticelli, Leonardo Di Felice, Roberto Falconi

Crew:
Written & Directed by Lorenzo Verticelli
Executive Producer: Phil Gorn
Visual Effects: Enrico De Palo


Fortean Film Festival (UK)

Winner: Golden Award

 

Diabolical Horror Film Festival

Official Selection

 

Aasha International Film Festival

Winner: Best Feature Film

 

Athens International Monthly Art Film Festival

Winner: Honorable Mention, Best Directing

 

Crown Point International Film Festival

Winner: Best Score, Best Editing, Best Actor, Best Director

 

Kalakari Film Fest

Nominated: Best Feature Film

 

New York City IO Film Festival

Winner: First Prize Award, Sci-Fi/Fantasy

 

Ravenwood Film Festival

Nominated: Best of the Fest

 

Rome Indie Film Fest

Winner: Best Fantasy

 

Rome Prisma Independent Film Awards

Nominated: Best Feature Film

 

Salerno International Film Festival

Nominated: Honorable Mention, Best First Feature Award

 

San Benedetto Film Fest

Winner: Best Fantasy Film

 

Symbiotic Film Festival

Nominated: Best Ensemble Cast

 

Student World Impact Film Festival

Winner: Honorable Mention

 

Veneto International Film Festival

Winner: Best Fantasy/Sci-Fi Feature, Best Original Score, Best VFX

 

Wasteland Film Festival

Nominated: Audience Award

 

Zepstone Film Awards

Winner: Best Fantasy Film, Best VFX

 

AltFF Alternative Film Festival

Winner: Best Sci-Fi/Fantasy

 

Atlantic Bridge Film Festival

Winner: Best International Film

 

Best Actor & Director Awards

Winner: Gold Award, Best Director of a Fantasy

 

BlueSky Film & Music Festival

Winner: Jury Prize Best Fantasy Film

 

Crown Wood International Film Festival

Winner: Best Fantasy Feature Film

 

First-Time Filmmaker Sessions, Lift-Off Global Network

Nominated: Best First-Time Filmmaker

 

Five Continents International Film Festival

Winner: Best Thriller, Best Art Direction, Best Sound Design

 

Fortean Film Festival

Nominated: Platinum Award, Best Magic and Witchcraft Film

 

Hercules Independent Film Festival

Winner: Best Fantasy

 

Kalaburagi International Short Film Festival

Winner: Festival Award, Best Feature Film

 

London Director Awards

Nominated: Best Director

 

New York International Film Awards

Winner: Best Fantasy

 

New York Monthly Film Festival

Nominated: Best Feature Film

 

Ostia International Film Festival

Nominated: Best Film

 

Paradise Film Festival

Winner: Best Fantasy

 

Premio Vincenzo Crocitti

Winner: Best Emerging Director