Natalie Derr’s funds supported the production of a documentary film about Isaac Steele, a 3rd generation Black cowboy who runs a Western-themed welding shop in Milwaukee. Derr’s short film, “Forged in Steele,” premiered on March 29th, 2026 at the Oriental Theatre in Milwaukee. Derr’s film has now traveled to The Wild Bunch Film Festival in Tucson, AZ where she has been nominated for two categories; Best Female Director Western Film and Best 1st Time Documentary Filmmaker.