Chantal Cloutier Named Exec Producer & Brand Manager for Epic Storyworlds

Independent kids’ content creation company Epic Storyworlds — founded by children’s entertainment executives Steve Couture and Ken Faier and a sister company to Faier’s Epic Story Media — announces the arrival of Chantal Cloutier as its new Executive Producer and Brand Director, ahead of its presence at the Annecy International Animation Film Festival.

“I am delighted to join another innovative Quebec company” said Cloutier. “The vision of Ken Faier and Steve Couture regarding project management and fan engagement is unique and groundbreaking. The genuine ability to leverage brands at Epic Storyworlds is extraordinary, and I am excited to be part of this adventure.”

Cloutier will oversee the 360-degree strategy of all business lines on each project under her purview, and will take charge of the development of international productions and co-productions for all of Epic’s original projects. The new EP will draw on her wealth of industry experience and contribute valuable expertise as the company continues its international expansion.

“Chantal’s arrival marks an important turning point in our international deployment strategy,” Couture said. “We needed to bolster our ability to initiate projects and bring them to the screen across our multiple business lines, and Chantal will be a major asset to our projects’ success. Her experience in the gaming industry has given her an understanding that goes beyond the audiovisual sphere, and we’re thrilled to be able to count on Chantal’s commitment to our growth and to our Quebec structure.”

Before joining Epic Storyworlds, Cloutier held the position of Executive Producer & Director of Original Productions at Squeeze Studio, where she oversaw the Cracké brand, among others. Prior to this, she also worked at video game company Ubisoft.

Cloutier, Faier and Couture will be returning to Annecy to participate in various panels and present a portfolio of new projects, as they look to forge strategic partnerships with international producers and buyers.

Epic Storyworlds is a Quebec-based company that develops, produces and operates a catalog of children’s content with a 360-degree approach, covering animated series, video games and toys, targeting an audience aged three to 12. The company has established an animation studio (Loomi Animation) and a Roblox experience studio (Freeground).