Filmed over the course of a whirlwind week of traveling across Ireland, this film peers into the off-the-field lives of Gaelic athletes to help fans understand what these amateur players balance on a daily basis and how the Gaelic Players Association helps them find a healthy equilibrium.
This project was a dream to work on. The push to capture so much content across the country in a short amount of time proved physically and mentally exhausting, but because of the unwavering hard work of our nimble team, the bonds formed and resulting film are incredibly worthwhile.
Client: Gaelic Players Association
Agency: Connelly Partners
Produced by: Barry Frechette, Lauren Lukacsko
Director & DoP: Max Esposito
AC & Grip: Conor Lally @ movecrew.ie
Sound Recordist: Bryan Robson
Edit: Britt Bellamy @ EditBar
Color: Phil Choe @ Nice Shoes
Sound Mix: Sound Lounge
“The Man With the Signs”
The man with the signs began his tribute after the start of the war in Afghanistan, putting up the names of the soldiers who have given their lives since the previous Memorial or Veterans' day.
He says, "As a Vietnam veteran, we weren't treated well when we came home. If anything, this thing that I do is hopefully making up for what we didn't get. These are signs of honor and respect for these guys.”