{"id":39950,"date":"2025-07-28T11:00:06","date_gmt":"2025-07-28T18:00:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/behindthelensonline.net\/site\/?p=39950"},"modified":"2025-07-28T07:57:04","modified_gmt":"2025-07-28T14:57:04","slug":"btl-radio-show-07-28-2025-with-special-guests-simon-phillips-and-jamie-bailey-talking-the-omro-heist","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/behindthelensonline.net\/site\/miscellaneous\/behind-the-lens-podcast\/btl-radio-show-07-28-2025-with-special-guests-simon-phillips-and-jamie-bailey-talking-the-omro-heist\/","title":{"rendered":"BTL Radio Show – 07\/28\/2025 with special guests SIMON PHILLIPS and JAMIE BAILEY talking THE OMRO HEIST"},"content":{"rendered":"

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It’s madness, mayhem, and a whole lotta fun on BEHIND THE LENS this week as we’re talking THE OMRO HEIST!!<\/p>\n

And let me just kick off the show by saying – HEEEEEEE\u2019S BAAAACK!!! \u00a0SIMON PHILLIPS<\/strong><\/a> is back with us today for his fifth appearance on #BTLRadioShow, which makes him the record holder with the most appearances by a single guest in the 11 years of the show!\u00a0 And it looks like he\u2019ll be back one or two more times before the end of 2025.\u00a0 However, adding to the joys of having Simon on board today, his collaborator\/partner in production crime, director, cinematographer, editor, and writer, JAMIE BAILEY, is also with us! \u00a0It\u2019s a real treat to have Simon and Jamie both on the show together, especially as we\u2019re talking about their latest venture – THE OMRO HEIST.<\/p>\n

For those of you who know the work of Simon<\/a><\/strong> and Jamie, most of their collaborations have a horror bent to them.\u00a0 Just think MOUSE TRAP (and the upcoming MOUSE TRAP 2: WELCOME TO THE MICKEYVERSE), WHAT LURKS BELOW, DEINFLUENCER (which has 2 sequels upcoming this year), and more, which makes THE OMRO HEIST interesting, as this is a heist film with some interesting characters and plot points. \u00a0No horror. \u00a0Just heist, madness, and mayhem, but with multiple themes that are set against the backdrop of a heist.<\/p>\n

THE OMRO HEIST is the story of a bank robbery that goes wrong in a once quiet Wisconsin small town called Omro. When an FBI agent goes undercover during the bank siege in his hometown, he discovers the robbery is actually an elaborate cover-up orchestrated by a corrupt politician to destroy evidence of his criminal conspiracy. \u00a0The locals must then stand up to take down an evil gunman who will kill anyone who gets in his way. \u00a0No spoiler, but needless to say, SIMON PHILLIPS<\/strong><\/a> is the evil gunman, and a delicious one at that.<\/p>\n

THE OMRO HEIST is directed by Jamie Bailey, written by Jamie Bailey and Simon Phillips<\/strong><\/a>, and stars Simon Phillips, Ken Bressers, Anthony Crivello, Damir Kovic, Nick Biskupek, Adam Huel Potter, Al Dias, Heather Arendt, and more.<\/p>\n

As mentioned, not only does Jamie Bailey direct and co-write the film, but he is also the cinematographer and editor. \u00a0The film is shot on location in Wisconsin, in an actual bank, and in its actual bank vault. And this is key when it comes to Simon. \u00a0As my regular listeners and readers may know, when Simon writes a script, he writes to a specific location. \u00a0He gets the location first and locks that in, and then writes the script. \u00a0A very economical and efficient production tactic.<\/p>\n

Due to the schedules of Simon and Jamie, we pre-recorded this exclusive interview with Simon and Jamie on July 17th. \u00a0It was a great birthday gift for me to speak with them that day, but it also allowed Simon to then focus on his impending nuptials and a myriad of other cinematic projects in the pipeline<\/p>\n

As you\u2019ll hear, the boys highlight the unique challenges of filming in a real bank. Simon explains how Ken Bressers, a producer of the film and also an actor playing the Mayor, owned a bank in Wisconsin and let it be used for THE OMRO HEIST. \u00a0It\u2019s a fun story that you\u2019ll hear Simon regale. \u00a0Among others, Jamie details the improvisational approach to shooting, using minimal equipment, the creative decisions made on set, the importance of the sound design, and Jamie\u2019s editing process. \u00a0With nothing but praise for the cast, we talk casting and performance at length, including Simon’s villainous and fun performance. \u00a0Peppered throughout the conversation, Simon discusses the themes within the film, notably the emotional depth of the father-son relationship. The conversation also touches on their collaborative process, as well as their upcoming projects.<\/p>\n

So, take a listen as SIMON PHILLIPS and JAMIE BAILEY talk\/laugh\/chortle and delight and have a heckuva lotta fun talking THE OMRO HEIST.<\/p>\n

THE OMRO heist releases July 29th on all digital streaming platforms and On Demand.<\/strong><\/em><\/span><\/p>\n