Grad Film alum Natalie Remplakowski was selected for the 2026 Sundance Producers Lab as the producer for the feature film Sweetwater, written by writer-director and Grad Film alum Cassidy Batiz. The Producers Labs serve emerging independent film producers through project-specific support, including one-on-one meetings and curated group sessions with experienced producers and industry advisors. Fellows are encouraged to sharpen their problem-solving skills and expand their creative instincts as they refine strategies for pitching, financing, production, navigating the marketplace, and sustainability.
Natalie Remplakowski is a Polish Canadian producer with Citrine Productions, where she champions auteur-driven films with international reach. An NYU Tisch alum, her associate and producing work has screened at the Sundance Film Festival, Venice International Film Festival, and Cannes. In 2026, she premiered the feature Seahorse at SXSW.
Sweetwater: A rural Texas teen’s last summer in her hometown is upended when she suspects she’s been sexually assaulted at a friend’s ranch party. As the daughter of a retired rodeo star, she must decide whether to pursue justice at the cost of being ostracized by her beloved community.
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