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NDM Plus officially entered the Australian market with an exclusive NDM ACTORS GALA in Sydney on October 17, 2026, bringing together actors, filmmakers, and creative talents for an evening celebrating Australian talent and exploring opportunities for international collaboration.

Held at the historic QT Sydney, in the same building as the iconic State Theatre, the event took place at a venue renowned for hosting Hollywood film premieres in Australia.

More than a red-carpet celebration, the gala marked a significant step in NDM Plus’ expansion, introducing a new vision for global entertainment while highlighting upcoming original productions and opportunities to connect creative talents across borders.

With an ambitious vision for original Australian productions, international partnerships, and a growing community of creative talent, NDM Plus arrived on Australian shores with a clear message: the next big stories can come from anywhere—and Australian talent deserves a place on the world stage.

The distinguished gathering brought together some of the people shaping NDM’s expanding creative vision, including internationally award-winning filmmaker Nijel de Mesa, Tech CEO and Chairman of NDMstudios; Jan Christine, NDM Executive Vice President; and Jake Walder, NDM Australia Managing Director.

Actors and creatives from Melbourne and Adelaide also joined the celebration, underscoring the growing excitement surrounding NDM’s arrival and the opportunities it promises for Australia’s vibrant acting community.

From the red carpet to the revelations behind the scenes, the evening offered a glimpse of what lies ahead: a platform where original storytelling, creative ambition, and international collaboration converge.

A NIGHT OF GLAMOUR, RECOGNITION, AND STAR POWER

The NDM ACTORS GALA was not just a celebration of the industry—it was a celebration of the personalities, individuality, and undeniable star quality that make it shine.

Fashion took center stage as guests brought their style A-game, turning the evening into a showcase of bold looks, polished elegance, and unforgettable ensembles. Among the evening’s highlights was the announcement of the gala’s special style awards, recognizing the guests who made the strongest fashion statements.

The evening’s fashion award winners were:

• Best Dressed Gentleman: Marcus Catt
• Best Dressed Lady: Eloise Williams
• Style Icon Award: Alyssa Peters
• Star of the Evening: Hannah Weekley

With Hannah Weekley taking home the evening’s top honor, the awards added another memorable dimension to a night celebrating not only talent, but also the confidence, creativity, and individuality that define the entertainment world.

More than a gathering of industry personalities, the gala reflected the spirit of the NDM community: a place where talent is celebrated, connections are forged, and every creative journey has the potential to lead somewhere extraordinary.

A NEW CREATIVE FRONTIER FOR AUSTRALIAN FILM AND TELEVISION

While the gala celebrated the people behind the performances, it also offered an exclusive preview of the stories to come.

Under the creative direction of Nijel de Mesa, NDMstudios is preparing an ambitious slate of films and series to be produced in Australia, bringing local talent into a broader international storytelling landscape. Backed by de Mesa’s award-winning filmmaking experience and NDM’s expanding global network, these upcoming projects represent a significant step in the company’s creative ambitions.

At the heart of this new chapter is “Less than Lovers,” an NDM Original Australian anthology series that takes a fresh, unconventional look at the wonderfully messy world of modern romance.

Forget the predictable love story. This is romance with complications, connections that defy easy labels, and relationships that rarely follow the rules.

Exploring quirky, misunderstood love stories and the increasingly blurred boundaries of contemporary relationships, Less than Lovers promises a distinctive perspective on attraction, intimacy, friendship, and the unpredictable situations that arise when feelings become more complicated than anyone anticipated.

Its pilot episode, “Do Not Disturb,” stars Jake Walder and Freya Young, setting the stage for an anthology that explores what happens when people find themselves caught somewhere between friendship and romance—more than friends, perhaps, but not quite lovers.

Relatable, unconventional, and rooted in the complexities of human connection, the series reflects NDMstudios’ commitment to developing original stories with the potential to resonate with audiences well beyond Australia.

“Less than Lovers” will stream exclusively worldwide on NDM Plus, bringing an Australian original production to the platform’s international membership and introducing local storytelling to a global audience.

For Australian performers and creatives, it is an opportunity to be part of stories that travel. For audiences, it is an invitation to discover a new kind of romance—one that feels as unpredictable as real life.

FROM SYDNEY TO THE WORLD: CREATING CONNECTIONS WITHOUT BORDERS

NDM Plus’ Australian debut is only one part of a much bigger picture.

As NDM’s international operations continue to develop, the company is building a network designed to bring creative communities together across countries, cultures, and industries. The vision is simple but powerful: great stories become even more exciting when different perspectives, experiences, and talents come together.

That vision is already generating interest across NDM’s international network, with actors from France, Japan, Malaysia, and Singapore expressing enthusiasm about collaborating with Australian performers on future productions and NDM+ Experiences.

These experiences are designed to take engagement beyond the screen, creating opportunities for members of the creative community to connect, exchange ideas, build relationships, and share their passion for the arts.

Imagine Australian actors collaborating with international talent, creative ideas crossing cultural boundaries, and new projects emerging from connections that might never have happened otherwise.

This is the wider opportunity NDM is working to create—not simply a pathway for Australian productions to reach international audiences, but a platform for international talent to come together and create something new.

For Australian creatives, NDM’s growing global network opens the possibility of broader exposure, fresh partnerships, and participation in projects that extend beyond local markets. For NDM, it represents the next phase of a strategy that puts creative exchange and community-building at the heart of its entertainment vision.

The ambition is not merely to connect the world through content. It is to connect the people who bring that content to life.

MORE THAN A STREAMING PLATFORM. A COMMUNITY YOU CAN BE PART OF.

The response to NDM Australia’s early development has been encouraging, with growing enthusiasm from local actors and several projects already in the pipeline. Further announcements are expected through NDM’s official social media channels as new developments unfold.

Yet the company’s ambitions reach far beyond the production of films and series.

In an entertainment landscape where platforms compete to deliver more content, NDM Plus is pursuing a different kind of experience—one built around discovery, access, creative connection, and a shared passion for storytelling.

As a members-only platform, NDM Plus is developing an environment where entertainment is only the beginning. Members can discover original productions, engage with a wider creative community, and explore opportunities to participate in experiences that bring the industry closer.

Exclusive productions, international creative connections, and NDM+ Experiences form part of a broader vision: an entertainment community where people are not simply watching stories unfold, but discovering the talent behind them and connecting with others who share their interests.

Because the magic of entertainment has never existed on the screen alone. It lives in the conversations that follow a great film, the friendships formed through shared interests, the collaborations sparked by a creative idea, and the opportunities that emerge when the right people meet.

NDM Plus wants to be where those connections begin.

For emerging actors, established performers, aspiring filmmakers, and passionate entertainment enthusiasts, this vision creates a different way to engage with the industry—one that values the people, relationships, and creative possibilities behind every production.

It is an invitation not merely to consume entertainment, but to become part of the community shaping what comes next.

THE NEXT CHAPTER STARTS HERE

With its Australian operations officially underway, an original Australian series in development, and international collaborations on the horizon, NDM Plus is laying the groundwork for a new chapter in its global journey.

The NDM ACTORS GALA marked a milestone, but it also signaled the beginning of something much larger: new stories waiting to be told, new talent ready to be discovered, and new creative partnerships waiting to happen.

As NDM Australia moves forward, its ambitions extend beyond producing films and series. They are about opening doors, creating meaningful connections, and giving stories—and the people who tell them—the opportunity to reach further than ever before.

Sydney was the starting point. The possibilities are global.

The next chapter of NDM is taking shape. And this time, you have the opportunity to be part of the story.

Will you watch from the outside, or will you join the community?

Discover NDM Plus and become a member at www.ndmplus.com.