Ken Faier, the founder and driving force behind Epic Story Media is a globally recognized industry veteran with over 20 years of commitment to producing quality content for children across multiple platforms. Based in Toronto, Epic is a producer of original brands and franchises with reach into international markets.
The Epic team is passionate, driven, experienced and committed to creating brands and franchises with 360 potential that will last a lifetime.
Ken Faier
CEO & El Presidente
Steve Couture
Co-CEO
Marlene Schmidt
Head of Production
Jessica Labi
Head of Distribution & Brand Strategy
David Sztoser
Head of Licensing & Merchandising
Kim Morris
Global Marketing Director
Cheryl Hassen
Head of Development
Jaka Benedičič
Head of YouTube Strategy
Chantal Cloutier
Executive Producer & Brand Director
Lori Kilback
Head of Business Affairs
Linda Stregger
Head of Finance
Epic has several divisions including Production (Animated & Live Action), Licensing & Merchandising and Global Content Distribution.
Nightmarket Games is a subsidiary of ESM, run by Dennis Leong and Chad Greenway, with over 10 years of experience in developing and publishing children’s online and mobile games brands, including Slugterra, Ben 10 and Beyblade.
Epic Storyworlds is a joint venture between Ken Faier and Steve Couture, former CEO of Frima Studio, one of the largest digital entertainment studios. ESW develops IP’s that include Dex & the Humanimals, Beatlinks and Polarizers.
Based in Quebec City, Loomi Animation is a new, full service 2D animation studio and joint venture between Epic Storyworlds and Epic Story Media.
Freeground is a professional game development studio specializing in creating Roblox experiences.
Partnership with direct-to-consumer toyco HUGE! Play is run by industry vets Kevin Mowrer, Adrian Roche, Dave Ciganko and Henry Kates. HUGE! Play will be licensing IP as well as creating, producing and distributing toys.