The Brief
Mark the end of a career — properly.
Former Ireland international goalkeeper David Forde announced his retirement from professional football through a short film created by Human Form Films and directed by Cianán Curran.
The aim wasn’t just to post a statement — it was to honour a career. To give the moment the weight and respect it deserved.
The Build
Return to where it started.
The film brought David back to his boyhood roots in County Galway — the place where the journey began.
The approach was simple and intentional: strip it back, ground it in memory, and let reflection carry the piece. No spectacle. No overproduction. Just story, place, and presence.
Every frame was built around authenticity — allowing the landscape and David’s own perspective to lead.
The Impact
Beyond an announcement.
The film amassed hundreds of thousands of views online, resonating with fans across Ireland and beyond.
Its reach prompted the Football Association of Ireland to formally honour David’s retirement — presenting both him and the film to supporters at Aviva Stadium during half-time of an Ireland international qualifier.
A closing chapter — marked properly.