Joe Rudge is an accomplished music supervisor based between New York City and the Hudson Valley. Over his 20-year career, Joe has built a reputation for a curated, thoughtful approach to supervision across film and television. His expertise lies in his deep knowledge of both contemporary and archival music, often working closely with directors to find the perfect sonic identity for their stories.

His notable film and TV work includes Blue Valentine (dir. Derek Cianfrance), Eighth Grade (dir. Bo Burnham), Marcel The Shell With Shoes On (dir. Dean Fleischer Camp), X (dir. Ti West), and Midsommar (dir. Ari Aster). Upcoming projects include Onslaught (dir. Adam Wingard) and Paper Tiger (dir. James Gray).

Beyond his supervision work, Joe is a frequent guest speaker and educator, sharing his insights into the industry at institutions like Brooklyn College, Columbia, and NYU. In the rare moments when Joe isn’t music supervising, he enjoys all things coffee and paranormal podcasts.