Your Film’s Music Partner
Pivot Music Services
With more than 30 years of executive-level expertise, Pivot Music is your movie’s strategic partner for music. We help filmmakers harness the power of music to amplify story and mission.
From securing original songs or artist performances to navigating the complexities of music licensing and composer agreements, Pivot provides full-service music supervision and distribution tailored to your vision for your film or episodic series.
With a talented roster of in-house artists and a team of industry veterans, Pivot Music offers filmmakers and storytellers a seamless, end-to-end music partnership that brings every visual moment to life.
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Pivot Music researches and curates music that fits the era, mood, and emotional needs of your film. We work closely with the director and editor to place every cue with intention—ensuring the music serves the story.
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We handle the clearance process from start to finish—negotiating master and publishing licenses, securing sync rights for domestic and international distribution, and coordinating with labels, publishers, and estates. Every license is documented, tracked, and delivered with completed cue sheets ready for post-production.
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Pivot Music identifies and recruits the right composer for your project, then collaborates closely with them throughout the process—from initial spotting sessions through recording. We help shape song arrangements and production to ensure the score aligns with the director's vision and the film’s overall tone.
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For your film’s original theme or signature song, we source the songwriters and artists, oversee development from concept to final production, and manage all artist relations along the way. The result is original music that feels like a perfect fit for your film.
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Pivot Music builds your music budget, monitors it in real time, and reports regularly to your producers. We negotiate favorable rates and find creative cost efficiencies without ever sacrificing the quality your film deserves.
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Once the music is created, we help get it heard. From soundtrack album coordination to promotional placement, Pivot Music supports the distribution and marketing of your film’s music beyond the theater screen.
Our Team
Barry Landis
Founder and President
Barry Landis, Founder and President of Pivot Music, is a leading architect in the Christian music and faith-based film industries. With more than 30 years of experience as an executive producer, music supervisor, strategist, and entertainment executive, Barry brings a rare combination of creative vision and business acumen to every soundtrack he helps bring to life.
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Barry expertly understands how the right music elevates narrative, deepens emotional connection with audiences, and creates lasting cultural impact. Barry's music supervision and production credits include high-profile projects such as JIMMY (a movie about Jimmy Stewart), releasing November 2026; LIGHT OF THE WORLD, an animated feature that released September 2025; STILL HOPE, released February 2026; and THE PROMISED LAND television series, which released July 2025. Barry has managed theatrical releases grossing over $100 million and brings a rare combination of creative vision and business acumen to every soundtrack he touches. His expertise lies in understanding how the right music elevates narrative, deepens emotional connection, and creates lasting cultural impact.
Barry is a co-founding partner of the Faith in Entertainment Guild, a network of 200+ industry professionals committed to excellence in faith-based content. He co-chairs the Awards and Criteria Committee for Film and TV for the Gospel Music Association’s Dove Awards show. He serves as executive director of The Briner Institute, an apprenticeship program that equips emerging professionals for careers in Christian entertainment and publisher of the landmark book by Bob Briner, Roaring Lambs. He is also an adjunct professor for the Mike Curb College of Music Business at Belmont University, and he has been a trusted voice in shaping industry standards across music, film, and media for over three decades.
His career spans multiple entertainment sectors—from managing major label artists and indie releases to coordinating film distribution and developing original content. Barry is the former president of Word Records and Atlantic Records Christian division and has worked with leading labels and publishers including Provident Music Group, Capitol Christian Music Group, Fair Trade, Centricity, Red Street Records and New Day Christian Distributors, giving him a 360-degree understanding of how the entertainment ecosystem operates.
Barry is passionate about helping the next generation navigate the complex entertainment landscape. He speaks regularly at universities and industry events on topics including the changing landscape of the music industry, career pathways in Christian entertainment, and the intersection of faith and professional excellence. His teaching draws from real-world experience managing multi-million-dollar projects, building strategic partnerships, and mentoring dozens of emerging professionals.
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Andy Peterson
Chief Strategist
Andy Peterson is a senior creative media executive who built his career in the music industry, holding leadership roles at Arista Records/BMG Entertainment, Rocketown Records, and Warner Bros. Records/Word Entertainment. During that time, he led marketing, publicity, and artist development efforts for a diverse roster of musicians, including multiple Grammy and Dove Award–winning recording artists.
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Andy played a key role in shaping album campaigns, launching new artists, and building long-term careers, gaining deep expertise in audience development, brand strategy, and cultural storytelling.
This foundation in music directly informed Andy’s transition into film. He is founder of Docs/ology, a boutique agency that produces and connects courageous films with a growing cause-conscious audience at the intersection of social justice, human flourishing, purpose, and spirituality. His work champions stories that authentically explore the human condition and affirm the dignity of all people.
Andy has been involved in launching dozens of independent and studio feature films and television series. He has collaborated with companies such as A24, Disney, Focus Features, National Geographic, Neon, Paramount Pictures, Sony Pictures, AMC, FOX, and Dick Clark Productions. His film work includes acclaimed titles such as Won’t You Be My Neighbor, The Peanut Butter Falcon, Selma, Blue Like Jazz, Silence, The Story Of God with Morgan Freeman, and the Oscar-winning documentary Free Solo, among many others.
In 2012, Andy founded the Justice Film Festival, a New York City–based film and arts experience that shines a light on social justice stories and celebrates emerging filmmakers from around the world.
In 2025, Docs/ology was acquired by Collide Media Group, where Andy now serves as Chief Strategy Officer, helping guide the company’s strategic vision, partnerships, and growth while continuing to lead Docs/ology as a specialized impact and distribution arm.
Ben Jones
General Manager
Ben Jones is the General Manager for Pivot Music. He is a dynamic entertainment professional with experience in music, movies, and television. A strategic thinker with a deep understanding of the industry’s nuances and uniqueness, Ben is passionate about music’s influence, especially as it relates to film and television.
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With years of experience on the road as a musician and tour manager, Ben understands the importance of music as it relates to audiences. Ben has served as the general manager of record-label operations and artist development, director of media, and as a social media innovator. Ben is perhaps best known for his love for his wife … and his home state of Texas!
Mike McCloskey
Managing Director
Mike McCloskey is a music executive and entertainment strategist with nearly three decades of experience building artists, live franchises, and music divisions for some of the most recognized properties in faith-based entertainment. As GM of Music for THE CHOSEN, he built the music division for the most-watched independent production in history, reaching 280 million viewers worldwide.
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As EVP of sixstepsrecords, he drove 13 million albums sold and $40 million in live event revenue across sold-out tours on five continents. A three-time Grammy executive and Billboard 30 Under 30 honoree, Mike brings a unique combination of creative instinct and operational scale to every project.
Endorsements
“Barry’s rich history of working in music has created integrity as a networking genius.”
Kevin McAfee, Producer / Director, Veritas Entertainment
“We needed an industry savvy person who could help us navigate the business and marketing waters. Barry Landis is that person.”
Tony Young
President, City on a Hill Productions / Chairman, Kingdom Story Company
“Barry is an idea generator-always on, always thinking, and always looking for the right angle and plan to make a product, project, or initiative as successful as possible.”
Rich Peluso
EVP/Head of AFFIRM-Films/
AFFIRM-Television, Sony Pictures
“I’ve worked with Barry across several projects, and he’s been an incredible guide through music licensing, supervision, collaborating with composers, and navigating the music industry as a whole. Any filmmaker looking to bridge the gap between film and music would be lucky to work with him.”
Richie Johns
Producer / Director, Studio 523