Exit Strategy is a Los Angeles based independent entertainment company specializing in film and music production. The company was founded in 2015 by Charles "Chaz" Barsamian and Andy Ross, who have together produced and serviced hundreds of projects across film, television, new media, advertising, and various facets of the music industry, working with top creative and business professionals to ensure a unique standard of excellence.

ABOUT US

EXECUTIVE TEAM

President & CEO

CHARLES BARSAMIAN

Drawing on his experience as an agent, executive, and attorney, Charles "Chaz" Barsamian has established himself as a prolific producer of top tier independent film, working with some of the most influential talent of the 20th century in support of their creative vision. Forthcoming productions include "Anora" (dir. Sean Baker),"In the Hand of Dante" (dir. Julian Schnabel), "Lurker" (dir. Alex Russell), "Howdy, Neighbor!" (dir. Allisyn Snyder), "Rumination" (dir. Dylan Snyder), "Easy's Waltz" (dir. Nic Pizzolatto) and "Roofman" (dir. Derek Cianfrance).

ANDY ROSS

Andy brings over 25 years of diverse music industry experience, boasting an exceptional network of strong global relationships. Ross has managed music rights for over hundreds of commercials, films, and soundtrack albums, earning accolades like the 2014-2015 Guild of Music Supervisors Award for his work on the three-time Academy Award Winning film, Whiplash. Recent highlights include Executive Producer & Creative Director of the sonic branding of Canadian state owned Alberta bank ATB in collaboration with the Sonic Lens Agency, Caméra d’Or winning film War Pony, Emmy award-winning HBO documentary George Carlin’s American Dream and #1 Netflix animated movie Animal Crackers.

Creative Director & COO