Joe Rudge is an accomplished music supervisor based in New York City and the Hudson Valley. Over his 20-year career, Joe has built a reputation for his curated, thoughtful approach to supervision across film and television, working collaboratively with directors to find the perfect sonic identity for their stories. His expertise lies in his deep knowledge of both contemporary and archival music as well as his longstanding relationships with licensors.
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), and Babes (dir. Pamela Adlon). Upcoming projects include Onslaught (dir. Adam Wingard) and Paper Tiger (dir. James Gray). Upcoming: Chasing Summer (dir. Josephine Decker), Paper Tiger (James Gray).
Beyond his supervision work, Joe is a frequent guest speaker and educator, sharing his insights at institutions like Brooklyn College, Columbia, and NYU. In his free time, he enjoys all things coffee and paranormal podcasts.