We are pleased to announce that Inés Nunes has won the 2026 ESCINE – Casa Wabi Residency Award, following her receipt of the ‘Best Project Award’ at the 14th Europe-Latin America Co-Production Forum—part of the Industry Awards at the 74th San Sebastián International Film Festival—for her project, The Spirit Healer is Away for the Weekend.
This award, presented for the third time through a partnership between Fundación Casa Wabi and ESCINE, offers the recipient the opportunity to undertake a residency at Casa Wabi in Puerto Escondido, Mexico. During her stay, Inés will have the chance to develop a project in dialogue with fellow resident artists and local communities, fostering interaction, interdisciplinary exchange, and cultural enrichment.
The Spirit Healer is Away for the Weekend
Inés Nunes (Portugal)
At dawn, the habitants of a village in the Algarve gather to witness a long-awaited ritual: a procession of luxury cars speeding along the road, signaling the arrival of summer. Sharon returns to her hometown following the unexpected death of her mother. After thirty years abroad—during which she never quite managed to establish herself as an actress—she is surprised to discover that, back home, her image has become a cult object.
