Miley Cyrus reveals unique technique for landing movie songwriting jobs
Miley Cyrus has shared that she has been able to write songs for movies because she has sold her songwriting capabilities to filmmakers and actors at events.
Miley Cyrus has admitted she actively puts herself forward for film projects by offering up her songwriting skills to top directors and stars
The 33‑year‑old star recently landed the end‑credits track Dream As One for Avatar: Fire and Ash after casually telling director James Cameron she was available. She became involved in the project after the pair were both honoured as Disney Legends at the D23 Expo in August 2024, where Miley seized the moment.
Speaking to PEOPLE, she admitted she put the offer on the table: “I kind of throw it out there as I always do.
“I already knew the answer to, ‘So what have you been up to?’ I know he’s been up to Avatar for a very long time.”
Miley recalled telling Cameron — who was deep into production on the third Avatar film — “Just lemme know if you ever need any music.”
The collaboration “organically happened”, she added, joking that Cameron now refers to them as “Legends in law”.
It’s not the first time her direct approach has worked. Miley also penned Beautiful That Way for the 2024 film The Last Showgirl, starring Pamela Anderson and Jamie Lee Curtis — a track that went on to earn a Golden Globe nomination.
She laughed: “I did the same thing to Jamie Lee Curtis.
“That’s how I ended up doing The Last Showgirl and now being a part of Avatar.”
The Flowers hitmaker even attended the Oscars earlier this year with one goal in mind: meeting filmmakers who might need original music.
She admitted: “Everybody that came up and introduced themselves, I said, ‘Well, if you need any music, I’m around.'"
Her enthusiasm doesn’t stop at film. Miley revealed she even offered her services to the creators of Netflix’s Baby Reindeer: “I don’t know what I would write for Baby Reindeer season two, but I threw that out there!”
Reflecting on why she loves writing for screen projects, Miley said she’s always been drawn to the way music and movies intertwine.
She explained: “I really feel myself attached to songs.
“There are certain songs — even if they were written for the film or just used in the film — like I Will Always Love You, where you immediately think of the movie. They become embedded.”
