The highly anticipated, award-winning television series pilot “From Yard” has been acquired by popular streaming platform Tubi and is now available for viewing internationally. Don’t be the last to discover this captivating immigrant urban drama that has been creating buzz since its red carpet premiere in Jamaica in 2023.
Based on David G. Heron’s autobiographical novel “Yardie,” “From Yard” follows the author’s life from his childhood in Jamaica through his turbulent young adulthood in New York City as an NYPD parole officer. The series explores his struggle to find his path amid personal and professional challenges and tragedy.
Produced by Leland and Phaedra Benford through Cupcake Rapture Studios in Atlanta, with Heron serving as executive producer, the one-hour pilot is directed by Benford from a script written by: Heron, Noel E. Dunn, and Maya Hall. Distributed by Wish Love Media, this pilot is intended to be the first of a full season, and the Tubi streaming deal represents a crucial step toward making that vision a reality.
Since its star-studded world premiere at Kingston’s Palace Cineplex in 2023, “From Yard” has garnered critical acclaim, becoming an official selection at several major international film festivals. The series was named Best Short Drama at the 2024 Shoot Your Shot Film Festival, and earned special recognition at the 2025 Spotlight Short Film Awards. It was also a finalist at the 2024 Toronto International Nollywood Film Festival and an official selection at both the 2024 Black Film Festival in Atlanta and the Caribbean Tales International Film Festival in Toronto.
The accomplished cast of mostly Jamaican actors is headed by Shevrado Oliver in the leading role, alongside: Glen ‘Titus’ Campbell, playwright and actor David Heron, Joe Herrera, Darron Donaldson, Miranda Melhado, and Adam Christian as the young David G. Heron.
The visibility of several cast members has risen considerably since production. Shevrado Oliver earned a 2024 Accolade Global Recognition Award as Best Actor, while David Heron won the 2024 Broadway World Award for Best Supporting Performer. Glen Campbell earned Jamaican theatre’s 2024 Actor Boy Award for Best Actor, and Joe Herrera has appeared in the popular crime drama “BMF” on STARZ.
With all content on Tubi available for free, viewers have no reason to miss this compelling series. Visit www.fromyardtheseries.com for more information or stream “From Yard” now at https://bit.ly/fromyard before everyone’s talking about it!
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