Projects
What we have made, and what is next
One pilot delivered and streaming, one season in development.
From Yard: The Series
A biographical drama set in the Bronx of the 1990s, following Jamaican-born immigrant Dave Heron from his childhood in Kingston through his turbulent young adulthood in New York City as an NYPD parole officer, as he struggles to find his own path.
Adapted from the autobiographical novel Yardie by David G. Heron. Written by Heron, Noel E. Dunn and Maya Hall. Directed by Leland Benford. Produced by Leland and Phaedra Benford through Cupcake Rapture Studios. Distributed by Wish Love Media.
Format
One-hour pilot
Status
Streaming on Tubi
Premiere
Palace Cineplex, Kingston, 2023
Lead
Shevrado Oliver as David Heron
Awards and selections
- Best Short Drama, Shoot Your Shot Film Festival, 2024
- Special recognition award, Spotlight Short Film Awards, 2025
- Finalist, Toronto International Nollywood Film Festival, 2024
- Official selection, Black Film Festival, Atlanta, 2024
- Official selection, Caribbean Tales International Film Festival, Toronto
In development: season one
The pilot is intended as the first of a full season. We are seeking investment for advertising, packaging and distribution, and viewership on Tubi directly supports the case for the season order.
