Hi, I'm Arun Ganapathy, a music, audio, and creative producer with Netflix credits and a track record of building end-to-end audio identities for games, films, and advertising. I lead creative direction, production, and talent strategy across multi-title projects, collaborating with dozens of composers and engineers to deliver polished assets on tight budgets. From indie starts to AAA game studios, I enjoy shaping storytelling through sound and music, aligning workflows with brand narratives and release calendars. I'm passionate about mentoring artists, building onboarding processes with SAG-AFTRA and IATSE, and bringing ambitious ideas to life while keeping production on schedule.

Arun Ganapathy

Hi, I'm Arun Ganapathy, a music, audio, and creative producer with Netflix credits and a track record of building end-to-end audio identities for games, films, and advertising. I lead creative direction, production, and talent strategy across multi-title projects, collaborating with dozens of composers and engineers to deliver polished assets on tight budgets. From indie starts to AAA game studios, I enjoy shaping storytelling through sound and music, aligning workflows with brand narratives and release calendars. I'm passionate about mentoring artists, building onboarding processes with SAG-AFTRA and IATSE, and bringing ambitious ideas to life while keeping production on schedule.

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Hi, I’m Arun Ganapathy, a music, audio, and creative producer with Netflix credits and a track record of building end-to-end audio identities for games, films, and advertising. I lead creative direction, production, and talent strategy across multi-title projects, collaborating with dozens of composers and engineers to deliver polished assets on tight budgets. From indie starts to AAA game studios, I enjoy shaping storytelling through sound and music, aligning workflows with brand narratives and release calendars. I’m passionate about mentoring artists, building onboarding processes with SAG-AFTRA and IATSE, and bringing ambitious ideas to life while keeping production on schedule.

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Experience Level

Intermediate

Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Music Executive at Netflix
January 1, 2025 - Present
Directed music strategy for The Witcher: S0TD; collaborated across internal and external teams to drive release-driven audio plans.
Music Executive at Netflix
January 1, 2025 - Present
Guided music strategy for Devil May Cry; synchronized audio campaigns with release calendars.
Music Executive at Netflix
January 1, 2024 - Present
Oversee music for Arcane: S2; align production with show identity and studio branding.
Music Executive at Netflix
January 1, 2024 - Present
Led music strategy for Terminator: Zero; managed talent and scheduling for high-profile releases.
Music Executive at Netflix
January 1, 2023 - Present
Directed music strategy and production for Castlevania: Nocturne; collaborated on talent, budgets, and timing across title campaigns.
Music Executive at Netflix
January 1, 2023 - Present
Led music strategy and production for Netflix titles including Scott Pilgrim: Takes Off; contributed to end-to-end music workflow and release planning.
Producer / Music Supervisor at Empiria Sound and Music
February 1, 2021 - March 1, 2022
Produced original music and sound for AAA game developers and marketing agencies; managed budgets from $3K–$60K; supervised creative production across 8+ albums for Universal Production Music; coordinated over 15 composers and 4 mixing engineers; advised on music talent strategy and onboarding of 30+ composers/songwriters/music supervisors; developed onboarding flows and studio processes.
Dialogue & Score Producer at Bright Memory: Infinity
January 1, 2021 - December 1, 2021
Produced dialogue and score for the project.
Producer / Audio Strategy at Debmerica, Inc.
February 1, 2020 - March 1, 2021
Led audio strategy for a startup fusing spoken word and scoring; managed budgets and vendor contracts; aligned creative assets with brand narratives.
Technical Score Assistant at The Planets
January 1, 2019 - December 1, 2019
Technical score support and production assistance for 2019 projects.
Co-founder / Creative Director / Producer at Future Ramen
October 1, 2018 - March 1, 2020
Built and led an end-to-end audio production company serving indie film, game developers, and linear media clients; oversaw project budgets, timelines, and client relationships; established onboarding workflows with SAG-AFTRA, AFM, and IATSE; aligned creative assets with evolving brand narratives.
Technical Score Assistant at Aquaman
January 1, 2018 - December 1, 2018
Provided technical score support for the 2018 film, coordinating with composers and editors.

Education

Bachelor of Science in Finance at Rutgers Business School, Rutgers University
September 1, 2009 - May 1, 2013
Certificate in Film Scoring Studies at UCLA Extension
January 1, 2017 - June 1, 2018

Qualifications

Certificate in Film Scoring Studies
January 1, 2017 - June 1, 2018
Bachelor of Science in Finance
September 1, 2009 - May 1, 2013

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Gaming, Software & Internet, Professional Services, Other