Epic Story Media

Epic Story Media is a Canadian children's and family entertainment company developing creator-driven intellectual property into franchises for television, streaming, digital video, games and consumer products. Founded in 2017 by Ken Faier and headquartered in Toronto, it combines development, production, international distribution and licensing to support properties across multiple formats and markets.

The company's approach places creators at the centre of franchise development, connecting storytelling with opportunities beyond a single series. Its work encompasses animated and live-action programming, brand management, merchandise licensing and digital extensions. Production capabilities include 2D animation and CGI, while its distribution activities cover content sales, acquisitions and representation for broadcast and digital platforms.

Programming and franchises

Its portfolio includes preschool programming such as Marc Brown's Hop and the early coding comedy Mia & Codie, alongside animated properties including Pet Shop Zombies, Bubble's Hotel and Clawlolo. Other productions include Piper's Pony Tales, co-produced with Milkcow Media, and Dex and the Humanimals, developed through collaboration with related production businesses.

Epic Story Media also works with established brands through co-production, licensing and distribution arrangements. Its relationship with Outfit7 encompasses Talking Tom Heroes: Suddenly Super and Talking Tom & Friends. For Vegesaurs, its role is North American distribution and consumer products representation. These activities sit alongside original franchise development, giving the company a mix of production and commercial representation work.

Connecting content and consumer products

The company connects screen entertainment with merchandise and interactive experiences through toy development, licensing partnerships and related game studios. Wild Manes, co-developed with JAKKS Pacific, illustrates its combination of animated storytelling and a physical toy franchise.

Its commercial activities span broadcasters, subscription and advertising-supported streaming services, YouTube and consumer products markets. Distribution and co-production relationships include Warner Bros. Discovery / Max, CBC Kids, Radio-Canada, TVOkids and Peacock, supporting the movement of children's properties across platforms and territories.