‘Artists In Residence’ Premieres at DOC NYC, Scored by Emily Wells

Emily Wells (she/her) has scored the feature documentary Artists In Residence, which will premiere on November 14, 2025 at the DOC NYC Film Festival. The feature is directed by Katie Jacobs, creator of the lauded series House, and follows three female artists in NYC in the 1950s who prioritized their art over traditional roles as wives and mothers. The film will have a second screening on November 20.

Synopsis: Purchasing a house together in 1950s NYC, three female artists defied societal norms and prioritized their art over traditional roles as wives and mothers. Through interviews with the women, now in their 90s, as well as their grown children, the film explores the emotional complexities of being an artist and a parent. A heartfelt celebration of independence, creativity, and the enduring strength of women artists. - Karen McMullen

The first screening will be followed by a Q&A with writer/director Katie Jacobs, editor/producer Henry Hayes, composer Emily Wells, and film protagonists Lois Dodd and Eleanor Magid. The second screening will be followed by a Q&A with writer/director Katie Jacobs, editor/producer Henry Hayes, cinematographer Alan Jacobsen, and composer Emily Wells.

For tickets and more info about DOC NYC, click here. Watch the trailer below.