As Co-Founder and Artistic Director of the company, R.V. writes and directs the vast majority of all Finis Productions. He has been instrumental in creating on-air advertising campaigns and informational videos for a variety of clients and organizations.
During the summer of 2001, R.V. wrote, starred, and directed his first feature length play, “The Best Men,” which enjoyed a successful run at the Phoenix Little Theatre while receiving honorable mention in the Scottsdale Tribune’s yearly revue for Best New Play.
The following year, R.V. co-created, wrote, directed, and co-starred in the internet-radio show “Out & About With Reuben Romero,” an inspirational radio program geared towards the disabled community to convey information regarding the many services and opportunities available.
In September of 2004, R.V. wrote and directed the provocative documentary/drama “A Critical Mass,” which received an LA MUSIC AWARD for best use of music in a documentary.
During the holiday season of 2005, R.V. wrote, directed, voiced, and illustrated “Tiny Tim’s Christmas Card” for the activist group, Healthcare Now. The endeavor was an artistic success, as well as an effective fund-raiser for the HCN organization.
Early in 2006, Finis and R.V. followed up the Christmas production for HCN with the animated sensation “Don’t Be A Chicken,” which he also wrote, directed, and co-illustrated. This endeavor succeeded in presenting highly complicated subject matter in an upbeat, entertaining, and easy to understand manner.
In February of 2006, R.V. made his debut as the host of the original radio variety program “Reuben Romero’s Out & About,” on AM KFNX 1100. The radio variety show paid tribute to Reuben Romero, and continued to champion the rights and abilities of people with disabilities. After 14 programs on KFNX, “Reuben Romero’s Out and About” moved up the dial to 1480 KPHX. During the two whirlwind years the show aired on 1480, emphasis moved from being a talk show limited to discussion of disabilities with occasional scripted segments to being a full-time radio theatre sitcom.
R.V. authored 58 complete scripts for the hour long program while directing, hosting, and performing in all 85+ episodes. He also became the Artistic Director for “Exopolitics Radio with Alfred Webre,” a position which he still holds to this day.
R.V. has contributed as voice-over talent for 1480 KPHX commercials and clients, while also directing a number of on-air advertisements and promotions. He also filled in as “guest host” during live broadcasts of “the Jeff Farias Show,” hosted live remote broadcasts from various venues, and acted as an M.C. during a number of community events and functions.
During the summer of 2007, R.V. acted as a stump speaker for Presidential candidate Dennis Kucinich. He also directed several videos for the campaign’s website and covered wife Elizabeth Kucinich’s “Southwestern Tour” during that time.
He is the author of four original screenplays, three feature length stage dramas, and a number of short stories and prose writings that are being compiled for publication. R.V. has interest and experience in graphic design, illustration, animation, visual arts, music composition/performance, stand-up comedy, dance, chess, writing, and modeling.
He has continued to pursue his interests as a musician (appearing as violin soloist on the upcoming “Estil Wallace album,” and making contributions to the Scottsdale Community College Orchestra as a 1st violin and piano soloist).
Currently, R.V. provides illustrations and updates for the “Out and About Radio” website (which is still catching up to the final eights episodes), and is said to be developing several new radio theatre projects for broadcast
R.V. also has plans to write, direct, and star in a new documentary entitled “Operation Endgame,” which will redefine the immigration argument in America. A theatre project known as “Fakespeare in the Park” is also rumored to be under development by the young hack as well.
Cristofer Romero
Producing Director
Co-founder Finis Productions. Cristofer is the media and sound visionary of Finis Productions. Born in Scottsdale, AZ in 1982, Cristofer has been active in stage, video, computer, and sound production his entire life. Cristofer made his official “debut” as an executive producer at the age of nineteen when he produced, stage managed, and designed the sound, sound recordings, and lighting for Finis Production’s original feature play, “The Best Men.” Cristofer also produced and edited the subsequent video presentation of “Best Men,” as well as a number of independent video productions where his roles expanded into those of videographer and director of photography. Other creative projects Cristofer has produced, shot, and edited on video include “Provocation,” (2003) “Used to Be,” music video (2003) “A Critical Mass,” (2004), “We the People, moderated by Mimi Kennedy,” (2004) “The 2004 Humanity Rocks Concert Promo,” (2004) “The Inside Outside PDA Party,” (2005) “Release the Fear,” (2005) “Howard Clinebell Memorial Video,” (2005) “Shirley Catanzaro, Inner Tour Guide,” (2005) “The Shadow and the Mirror,” (2005), “Jim Covarrubias Live at the West Valley Art Museum (2005), and “The Madonna Ministries Coronation Weekend (2006). Cristofer engineered and produced numerous audio productions, including “Out & About with Reuben Romero,” “Guided Meditations with Father Jorge,” “KXXT Radio Promo for Charlie King Concert,” and the soundtracks for “The Best Men,” and “The Shadow in the Mirror.” Cris has produced DVD resumes for private clients, including noted artist and sculptor Robert J. Miley. Cristofer is skilled in the art of portrait photography, videography, and digitizing/manipulating/animating images and articles for video and web site presentations. His work in media production has appeared on such television stations as Telemundo, Phoenix Access, and Tucson Access. Currently, Cristofer is developing and producing a television pilot with acclaimed painter and historian Jim Covarrubias, which is slated for release in 2006. He is also producing “Reuben Romero’s Out & About,” for Finis Productions. The official broadcast date for the premiere production is Saturday February 18, 2006 at 6pm mountain standard time on radio AM KFNX 1100. Cristofer’s adaptability, experience, and ingenuity have put him in position to lead the charge of the new media revolution in Arizona and around the globe.
Richard Romero, Sr.
Executive Producer
A lifelong resident of Phoenix, Arizona, Richard V. Romero, Sr. studied music at Loma Linda University, Arizona State University and Westminster Choir College. He has taken master conducting classes from Herbert Blomstedt, Robert Shaw, Joseph Flummerfelt and David Wilcocks. He made his Mexico City debut at the Palacio de Bellas Artes in 1974 conducting Faure’s Requiem and Handel’s Messiah (sung in Spanish). In 1974, Richard was Professor of Music and Director of Choral Activities at the University of Montemorelos, Nuevo Leon, Mexico. While a student at Arizona State University, Richard founded the Tempe Community Singers, and in 1983, he founded and was principal conductor for the Arizona Choral Arts Society. Through the Society, he produced and conducted a progressive series of choral concerts ranging from classical to contemporary music. Richard commissioned two large-scale choral/orchestral works by James DeMars. These commissions were supported from grants from the Arizona Commission on the Arts, Phoenix Arts Commission, Meet The Composer, and the National Endowment for the Arts. “The Prophet” and “Tito’s Say” were premiered at Phoenix’s historic St. Mary’s Basilica. As a community activist, Richard founded the Scottsdale Music Association in 1987. For 28 years, Richard has been an active audio/visual producer. In 1977 he created and founded his production company (RVR
Productions) and has produced a diversity of media productions. Richard has written, produced, directed and photographed film/video presentations for major fortune 500 companies, small businesses, symphony orchestras, civic groups, educational and governmental agencies, as well as community and professional theater companies. In 2001, Richard and his two sons, Richard Jr. and Cristofer, founded Finis Productions, Inc., where Richard Executive Produced major works such as “The Best Men,” “Out & About with Reuben Romero,” and “A Critical Mass.” He is excited to produce the latest Finis project, “Reuben Romero’s Out & About,” which will be premiering on radio AM KFNX 1100 at 6PM mountain standard time, February 18, 2006.
Angela Bobst
Production Manager
Angela brings 17 years of experience working for such large corporations as American Express and IBM, to Finis Productions. In the summer of 2001, during the production of the original play, “The Best Men,” Angie was a triple-threat handling the catering responsibilities as well as costume and prop design/management. During production of the 2004 Finis documentary “A Critical Mass,” Angie again reprised her duties as caterer and expanded into the roles of boom operator and grip. This past summer, she became active in the Kucinich campaign, the Arizona Dept. of Peace Campaign, Code Pink, and the Progressive Democrats of America (where she is Director of Operations). In addition to the energy, organization, and vision Angie brings to the Finis team, she is also (and foremost) a talented administrator who excels under the pressure and challenge of production. Angie’s versatility and skill allows her to occupy a variety of posts with attention to detail that ensures the quality and integrity of every Finis project.
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