Private Project

Pacing the Pool

A tiny glimpse into the extraordinary life of Richard Pace. A different approach to life might have seen him crushed under the weight of the physical and mental stresses he has been through since he was a child, however, healing waters have helped him rise above it all!

  • Radheya Jegatheva
    Director
    The Quiet, Painting By Numbers, iRony, Journey
  • Jay Jay Jegathesan
    Writer
    The Quiet, Painting By Numbers, iRony, Journey
  • Radheya Jegatheva
    Writer
    The Quiet, Painting By Numbers, iRony, Journey
  • Richard Pace
    Writer
  • Jay Jay Jegathesan
    Producer
    The Quiet, Painting By Numbers, iRony, Journey
  • Richard Pace
    Key Cast
    "Richard Pace"
  • Val Pace
    Key Cast
    "Val Pace"
  • Ryan Pace
    Key Cast
    "Ryan Pace"
  • Justice Goodrick
    Director of Photography - DOP
  • Scott Buckley
    Music
  • Cal McLean
    Editor
  • Ashleigh Nicolau
    Executive Producer
  • Emma Thomason
    Assistant Director
  • Gareth Weston
    Assistant Camera
  • Bayley Simonds
    Assistant Camera
  • Matt O'Sullivan
    Gaffer
  • Gareth Weston
    Gaffer
  • Radheya Jegatheva
    Sound Designer
  • Radheya Jegatheva
    Colourist
  • Mirae Jang
    Production Assistant
  • Jay Jay Jegathesan
    Underwater Camera
  • Jenina David
    BTS Photographers
  • Jay Jay Jegathesan
    BTS Photographers
  • Renee Wood-Gush
    BTS Photographers
  • Gareth Weston
    BTS Photographers
  • Project Type:
    Documentary, Short
  • Genres:
    Autobiographical, disability, health, healing, swimming, Inspirational
  • Runtime:
    8 minutes 29 seconds
  • Completion Date:
    April 20, 2021
  • Production Budget:
    7,000 AUD
  • Country of Origin:
    Australia
  • Country of Filming:
    Australia
  • Language:
    English
  • Shooting Format:
    Digital
  • Aspect Ratio:
    16:9
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    No
  • Student Project:
    Yes - Curtin Uni (Director graduated in 2021)
Director Biography - Radheya Jegatheva

Radheya Jegatheva is an Oscar qualified and AACTA nominated filmmaker based in Perth, Australia and born in Johor, Malaysia to parents of South Korean, Japanese, Indian and Malaysian ancestry.

Radheya is passionate about film, and the value of using film and animation in educational and social development contexts. He has spoken to thousands of school students to inspire them about getting into the arts, and his works have been used as an educational tool in schools and universities around the world.

Radheya's films have been selected to 28 Academy Award Qualifying Festivals. He has also animated and contributed towards various large-scale multimedia installations and public projects, and recently performed animation and VFX work on Lynette Wallworth's ‘How to Live...’ which premiered at the Sundance Film Festival.

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Director Statement

We all know water is the source of all life. But for Richard Pace it's more than just a source of sustenance - being in the water is an immense source of healing and provides the framework for a loving community. Being able to capture that essence was really heart-warming to see, and it made the filmmaking process a truly special experience.

This is a documentary that only reveals a small slice of Richard's astounding life. I wanted to literally and figuratively depict what goes on under the surface - both in his body and mind. Loneliness, fear, friendship, hope, love. Years of battling a debilitating bone disease has not worn him down. He's stronger than ever, and it's great to see Richard is still keeping pace.

Great to have my mother (Mirae) and father (Jay Jay) involved in this film in various capacities!

Camera & Lens Specs:
Cameras: Arri Alexa Classic
Lenses: Zeiss CP3 Primes, Sony Cinealta Primes, Zeiss 70-300mm Compact Zoom, Leitz Cine 18mm Summicron-C lens

Alternate Synopsis:
A tiny glimpse into the life of Perth man Richard Pace, and what lies under the surface. To Richard, water has been not only the source of life, but also the source of physical and mental healing.