Jay Wadley

Jay Wadley is an American composer and music producer based in New York City, widely recognized for his versatile scores across film, television, and advertising. After earning an Artist Diploma from the Yale School of Music, he co-founded the production company Found Objects in 2007. Wadley is best known for his critically acclaimed work on Charlie Kaufman’s I’m Thinking of Ending Things (2020), the Apple TV+ series Franklin (2024), and films such as Swan Song and Indignation. Throughout his career, he has received numerous accolades, including two Charles Ives Awards from the American Academy of Arts and Letters, and has established a reputation for blending traditional orchestral arrangements with contemporary, atmospheric electronics.