D.R. Pedraza
- Writer
- Producer
- Director
DB Media Entertainment and D.R. Pedraza
Company History Founded in 2008 in San Antonio, Texas by musician Michael Guerra and novelist/screenwriter D.R. Pedraza.
Timeline
2008 Founded
2008 Executive Producers of a music festival, Tardeada Music Festival
2008 Publication of The Solomon Chronicles Book One: Sangre del Unico
2010 Signed with BMI Records as Songwriters
2010 First Film Production - The Last Rose (film scrapped due to sound issues)
2012 Release of the eponymous record The Michael Guerra Band. The record Peaked at #21 on the Top Texas 100 and #25 on the National Roots Report.
2012 Second film production, "To Protect and Serve, starring Patricia Vonne and Eric Reinholt. (written/produced/directed by D.R. Pedraza, Film Score by Michael Guerra)
2012 Michael Guerra signs with The Mavericks
2013 Michael Guerra Band wins Band of the Year at the Fox Music USA Awards
2012 Third film production, The Last Rose, starring Lara Shah and Brittany Dunk (written/produced/directed by D.R. Pedraza, Film Score by Michael Guerra) Official Selection to the 2015 Freedom Festival
2013 Fourth film production, Love Death, starring Shy Pilgreen, Staci Mueller, Art Ruiz and Glynn Praesel . (written/produced/directed by D.R. Pedraza)
2013 Publication of The Solomon Chronicles Book Two: Revisions
2013 Music Production Companies are formed under BMI for both Michael Guerra and D.R. Pedraza
2013 Michael Guerra secures an Endorsement from Hohner Accordions
2013 Fifth film production, Duque (Film Teaser) starring Jesse Borrego and Ally Bancroft (written/produced/co-directed by D.R. Pedraza)
2013 Release of the single "Santa Loves San Antone" by The Michael Guerra Band (Guerra/Pedraza)
2015 Sixth Film Production, "My Tempest" starring Jay Pennington, Javier Medellin, Aubrey Jones, Carlos San Miguel (written/produced/directed by D.R. Pedraza, Film Score by Michael Guerra). Nominated for Best Score-San Antonio 48 Hr Film Festival, Official Selection to the MCNY Film Festival, Official Selection for the Industry Boost Competition.
2016 Seventh Film Production, "A Chance to Say Goodbye" starring Kimi Acosta, Ryan Mund, Jay Pennington, Catherine Christenson, Jacob Ross and Samantha Heer. (written/produced/directed by D.R. Pedraza, Film Score by Michael Guerra). Official Selection to the Industry Boost Competition.
2016 Secures Endorsement for new YouTube Show "Slate Me" from H. Jimenez Guitars.
2016 New Band forms under the name Michael Guerra & The Nights Calling
2017- 2019 Official YouTube Show "Slate Me" starring Samantha Heer. Show ran for three seasons and had a variety of guests to include Grammy Award Winners, Academy Award Winners and artists from all realms of entertainment. Hosted by 14-Year Old Samantha Heer.
2017 New album from Michael Guerra & The Nights Calling completed. Co-produced by Niko Bolas (Kiss, Neil Young, The Mavericks) & Mastered by Richard Dodd (Lady Antebellum, Keb Mo, Styx, Little Big Town)
2018 The Nights Calling releases the first single "Spread the Love"
2020 The Nights Calling releases the second single "Groove All Night"
2021 Film Arm moves in 2020 to Albuquerque, NM. Pre-Production of The Route 66 Interviews: Foodies who Rock. This production was fully booked with guests from around the world to include a Symphony Director, A NY Times Best Selling Author and top musicians and actors. Production was put on hold due to COVID. Still Pending.
2021 Release of Season 1 of "Slate Me" the Podcast on all platforms.
2022 Release of the Audible Exclusive of The Solomon Chronicles Book One.**
2022 Release of the first Full Record from Michael Guerra & The Nights Calling "Spread The Love"**
2023 Release of Season 2 of "Slate Me" on all platforms.**
2023 505X5 talk Wrestling Podcast starring Stephen Martinez. Development has begun on this new podcast.
2023 Duke City Reviews - Development has begun on this new YouTube Show starring musician Kendra Trujillo.
**upcoming
Company History Founded in 2008 in San Antonio, Texas by musician Michael Guerra and novelist/screenwriter D.R. Pedraza.
Timeline
2008 Founded
2008 Executive Producers of a music festival, Tardeada Music Festival
2008 Publication of The Solomon Chronicles Book One: Sangre del Unico
2010 Signed with BMI Records as Songwriters
2010 First Film Production - The Last Rose (film scrapped due to sound issues)
2012 Release of the eponymous record The Michael Guerra Band. The record Peaked at #21 on the Top Texas 100 and #25 on the National Roots Report.
2012 Second film production, "To Protect and Serve, starring Patricia Vonne and Eric Reinholt. (written/produced/directed by D.R. Pedraza, Film Score by Michael Guerra)
2012 Michael Guerra signs with The Mavericks
2013 Michael Guerra Band wins Band of the Year at the Fox Music USA Awards
2012 Third film production, The Last Rose, starring Lara Shah and Brittany Dunk (written/produced/directed by D.R. Pedraza, Film Score by Michael Guerra) Official Selection to the 2015 Freedom Festival
2013 Fourth film production, Love Death, starring Shy Pilgreen, Staci Mueller, Art Ruiz and Glynn Praesel . (written/produced/directed by D.R. Pedraza)
2013 Publication of The Solomon Chronicles Book Two: Revisions
2013 Music Production Companies are formed under BMI for both Michael Guerra and D.R. Pedraza
2013 Michael Guerra secures an Endorsement from Hohner Accordions
2013 Fifth film production, Duque (Film Teaser) starring Jesse Borrego and Ally Bancroft (written/produced/co-directed by D.R. Pedraza)
2013 Release of the single "Santa Loves San Antone" by The Michael Guerra Band (Guerra/Pedraza)
2015 Sixth Film Production, "My Tempest" starring Jay Pennington, Javier Medellin, Aubrey Jones, Carlos San Miguel (written/produced/directed by D.R. Pedraza, Film Score by Michael Guerra). Nominated for Best Score-San Antonio 48 Hr Film Festival, Official Selection to the MCNY Film Festival, Official Selection for the Industry Boost Competition.
2016 Seventh Film Production, "A Chance to Say Goodbye" starring Kimi Acosta, Ryan Mund, Jay Pennington, Catherine Christenson, Jacob Ross and Samantha Heer. (written/produced/directed by D.R. Pedraza, Film Score by Michael Guerra). Official Selection to the Industry Boost Competition.
2016 Secures Endorsement for new YouTube Show "Slate Me" from H. Jimenez Guitars.
2016 New Band forms under the name Michael Guerra & The Nights Calling
2017- 2019 Official YouTube Show "Slate Me" starring Samantha Heer. Show ran for three seasons and had a variety of guests to include Grammy Award Winners, Academy Award Winners and artists from all realms of entertainment. Hosted by 14-Year Old Samantha Heer.
2017 New album from Michael Guerra & The Nights Calling completed. Co-produced by Niko Bolas (Kiss, Neil Young, The Mavericks) & Mastered by Richard Dodd (Lady Antebellum, Keb Mo, Styx, Little Big Town)
2018 The Nights Calling releases the first single "Spread the Love"
2020 The Nights Calling releases the second single "Groove All Night"
2021 Film Arm moves in 2020 to Albuquerque, NM. Pre-Production of The Route 66 Interviews: Foodies who Rock. This production was fully booked with guests from around the world to include a Symphony Director, A NY Times Best Selling Author and top musicians and actors. Production was put on hold due to COVID. Still Pending.
2021 Release of Season 1 of "Slate Me" the Podcast on all platforms.
2022 Release of the Audible Exclusive of The Solomon Chronicles Book One.**
2022 Release of the first Full Record from Michael Guerra & The Nights Calling "Spread The Love"**
2023 Release of Season 2 of "Slate Me" on all platforms.**
2023 505X5 talk Wrestling Podcast starring Stephen Martinez. Development has begun on this new podcast.
2023 Duke City Reviews - Development has begun on this new YouTube Show starring musician Kendra Trujillo.
**upcoming
