New executive producer and brand director at Epic Storyworlds
Epic Storyworlds – founded by seasoned 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. Chantal 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 ofEpic’s original projects. Drawing on her wealth of industry experience, Chantal will contribute her invaluable expertise to the company and play a key role in its international expansion.
Steve Couture, co-founder of Epic Storyworlds, said: “Chantal’s arrival marks an important turning point in our international deployment strategy. 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”.
“I am delighted to join another innovative Quebec company” said Chantal Cloutier, executive producer and brand director of Epic Storyworlds. “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”.
Before joining Epic Storyworlds, Chantal held the position of executive producer and director of original productions at Squeeze Studio and oversaw the Cracké brand, among others. Prior to her time at Squeeze, Chantal also worked at Ubisoft.
Chantal Cloutier, Ken Faier, and Steve 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.
