The lineup
Michael Smith
Founder · The Sauce Productions
Michael Smith is a San Antonio filmmaker and the founder of The Sauce Productions, which he started while still a student at UT San Antonio. What began as a student venture has grown into a production company known for cinematic storytelling rooted in the people and places of South Texas. In 2026, Michael won a Silver Telly Award for A Farewell to Ron, a documentary on former San Antonio Mayor Ron Nirenberg.
