Mike Saenz is a multifaceted filmmaker with a strong presence in the city of Austin, Texas.
His remarkable short film, "Casablanca", earned a prestigious spot as an official selection at the renowned Sundance Film Festival.
As an editor, Mike has had the privilege of working on a diverse range of projects, including feature films and documentaries, both in long and short forms.
His debut feature as an editor, "Special", was selected for the 2006 Sundance Film Festival, a testament to his exceptional talent.
In addition, Mike edited "In Perpetuity", a documentary featurette produced in collaboration with the USC Shoah Foundation Institute and renowned director Steven Spielberg. This remarkable film was aired alongside "Schindler's List" on HBO.
Mike's impressive resume also includes working as an editor on Richard Linklater's first television series, "Up to Speed", which featured the charismatic Timothy "Speed" Levitch.
Furthermore, he has served as an assistant editor for Sandra Adair on several notable projects, including Linklater's "Bernie", "Before Midnight", and "That's What I'm Talking About".
Moreover, Mike was the first assistant editor for Sandra Adair on the critically acclaimed film "Boyhood", which received a nomination for the 2015 Academy Award for Best Film Editing.
