Nicole Costa’s ‘No Money No Honey’ Scores Global Deal Ahead of Camden

**Moveria Film Secures International Sales Rights for Nicole Costa’s Documentary “No Money No Honey” Ahead of Camden Premiere**

Moveria Film announced it has acquired the international sales rights to “No Money No Honey,” a feature‑length documentary by director Nicole Costa. The deal comes just before the film’s world premiere at the Camden International Film Festival (CIFF) in Maine, scheduled for September 17‑20.

The acquisition positions the film in CIFF’s prestigious Cinematic Vision Award competition.

The documentary follows Máxima Mauricio, an Argentine non‑binary sex worker living in New York, as they revisit personal VHS tapes recorded between 1991 and 2004.

These archival clips are interwoven with post‑pandemic 4K footage, creating a “fluid portal into Máxima’s memory—confronting a childhood marked by abuse and neglect while longing for her golden days across Buenos Aires, Miami, and New York,” .

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## Background & Context

Moveria Film, founded in 2025 by tech developers Arnaud Schoenher and Tristan de Oliveira alongside arts professionals Ceskary Avitia and Isotta Tassoni, blends custom digital tools with traditional distribution models.

The company’s slate focuses on “bold, auteur‑driven international cinema,” a mission underscored by its recent acquisition of “No Money No Honey.” The documentary is 80 minutes long and features a cast that includes Sebastián Quiencke (La Baronesa Ditra), Antonia Martínez, Nellie Benittez, Mila Miller, Darius M.

Curry, Nirvana Garcia, and Iván Monalisa Ojeda.

The film’s production team is led by Costa, who co‑wrote and co‑produced the piece with producer Daniela Camino of Mimbre Films and writer Melisa Miranda. “Working with Moveria has been a turning point for No Money No Honey’s international debut,” Camino said.

“Their experience and personalized approach are just what a film like ours needed. We are truly confident we will reach audiences around the globe.”

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## What People Are Saying

Lucas Besnard, negotiating on behalf of Moveria, explained what drew the company to the documentary: “What really drew us to No Money No Honey was the intimacy of Máxima’s story and the way the film brings us directly into her world.” He added that he “was struck by the contrast between the VHS footage of her past—with all the energy, friends, and parties—and her life in New York in 2020.” Besnard noted his personal connection to New York, stating, “Having lived in New York myself,

I connected with this side of the city.” He concluded that Máxima is “incredibly endearing” and that her story offers insight into a queer community that “deserves to be seen and better understood.”

Ceskary Avitia of Moveria also highlighted the documentary’s significance: “Coming from Mexico,

I know how much prejudice surrounds sex work and trans identity.” She added that the film “doesn’t try to convince you of anything; it just asks you to listen to Máxima’s own voice and to the VHS tapes she filmed of her life.” Avitia emphasized that through Máxima’s archive, viewers encounter “an entire community—her friends, their world, and their shared history of trauma and resilience.” She praised Costa for giving a voice to a rarely heard community: “Nicole Costa gives voice to a community rarely heard on screen, and everyone deserves the chance to tell their own story.”

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## What Happens Next

“No Money No Honey” will be screened in CIFF’s Cinematic Vision Award competition from September 17‑20, offering the film a platform alongside other international documentaries. The acquisition by Moveria Film is expected to facilitate broader distribution, potentially bringing the documentary to audiences across multiple regions.

While specific release dates beyond the festival remain undisclosed, the partnership suggests plans for subsequent theatrical and digital distribution.

With its blend of intimate archival footage and contemporary storytelling, “No Money No Honey” promises to illuminate a vibrant yet underrepresented narrative. The collaboration between Moveria Film and Mimbre Films sets the stage for a global debut that could resonate with audiences worldwide.