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Production company announcements, development milestones, and the story behind Little Big Time Productions — from the stage to the screen.
From the Stage to the Screen
Every announcement, milestone, and turning point — in the order they happened.
2017
The Stage
Big Time Productions Is Born in Purcell's Cove
Jocelyn Parlee is approached by her community in Purcell's Cove, Halifax, to write, produce, and stage a live comedy event. The first production sells out entirely — driven by word of mouth alone. A company is born.
"Screeched Lightning" — Multiple Sold-Out Dates
The production company's second original production, Screeched Lightning, sells out multiple dates almost immediately after announcement. No advertising. No marketing budget. Just a community that couldn't stop talking about what they'd seen.
"Mrs. Purcell's Girls" — Sold Out on Word of Mouth Alone
Mrs. Purcell's Girls becomes the company's most beloved production to date — selling out multiple dates before traditional promotion could even begin. Touring plans and future growth are actively in development.
2020
The Silence
The Pandemic Halts the Stage — and Unlocks the Screen
COVID-19 closes venues across Nova Scotia, halting Big Time Productions' momentum overnight. Touring plans are shelved. Future productions are suspended. But the silence that follows doesn't end the story — it transforms it. Jocelyn turns from the stage to the screen, and begins developing what will become Little Big Time Productions' inaugural film and television slate.
2026
The Screen
Little Big Time Productions Officially Launches
Little Big Time Productions formally establishes itself as an original content production company based in Halifax, Nova Scotia — built on the foundation of Big Time Productions' grassroots theatre legacy and Jocelyn Parlee's two decades of professional film and television experience.
Five-Project Slate Enters Active Development
The production company's inaugural development slate — L.I.E. (Part One of a romantic thriller trilogy written by J.K. Parlee), The Wreckhouse, Hollow Ground, Bloodline, and Dark Meridian — enters active development. Every project is written and produced entirely in-house.
Production Company Opens to Co-Production & Broadcast Partnerships
Little Big Time Productions begins accepting inquiries from broadcasters, distributors, co-producers, and financiers. The production company is open to Canadian and international partnerships across all formats — feature film, TV series, mini-series, and docuseries.
Coverage, Festivals & Awards
As our projects move from development into production and distribution, this section will be updated with festival appearances, industry coverage, and award recognition.
Festival Appearances
As projects move from development into production and festival submission, appearances will be listed here.
Industry Coverage
Press coverage, interviews, and industry features will be added as published.
Awards & Recognition
Updated upon eligibility as projects enter production and distribution.
Working With the Press
Press Inquiries
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Little Big Time Productions is a new production company. As our projects move through development and into production, this page will be updated with coverage, festival appearances, and announcements.
Press & Media Inquiries
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