E'Ian West — Official Website · Award Winning Producer.
Director. Writer. Entrepreneur.

E’Ian West is an award winning director, producer, writer, and entrepreneur whose career bridges creative excellence with entrepreneurial leadership. His work has earned recognition from federal and local government for both his business leadership and contributions to the entertainment industry.

E’Ian is a recipient of a Certificate of Excellence in Entrepreneurship from the United States Congress and a Certificate from the City of Los Angeles honoring his outstanding contributions to video production and storytelling, distinctions recognizing sustained innovation, influence, entrepreneurship, and cultural impact.

In 2026, E’Ian received a Certificate of Recognition from the City of Los Angeles Office of the Mayor, presented by Mayor Karen Bass, celebrating 16 years of success in the City of Los Angeles. The recognition honors his award winning work as a director, producer, and writer, the founding of Montage Media Production Company, and his continued investment in local storytelling and creative talent.

E’Ian is a National Active Member of the Television Academy within the Producer and Documentary Filmmaker peer groups and a distinguished member of the Forbes Business Council. He is the creator and founder of the Forbes Business Council Film and Television Group, recognized as the 2025 Best New Group, and serves on the Board of Directors for SEEFest. He also sits on the Advisory Board for Creating Creators, where he supports the development of emerging talent and mission driven storytelling.

In television, E’Ian was a producer on the Emmy winning scripted series The Bay, which has earned a total of 23 Emmy Awards, further underscoring his experience working at the highest levels of serialized storytelling.

As a producer, E’Ian produced the Oscar eligible short film Panorama, which received an official For Your Consideration placement from the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences. His body of work has earned multiple industry honors, including two W3 Awards, Gold for Entertainment Series and Silver for Individual Episode, along with two Telly Awards, Silver and Bronze.

His project Dreamers was eligible for consideration for the 2026 Television Academy Honors. Conceived as an inspiration driven work, the project explores timely themes and socially relevant stories, marking a meaningful milestone in E’Ian’s creative journey and further positioning his work within the broader television and entertainment industry conversation.

In 2026, E’Ian was selected to present the Producer of the Year Award at the HollyShorts Film Festival, an Academy Awards qualifying independent short film festival held annually in Hollywood, California. The opportunity further reflects his growing presence within the filmmaking community and his continued involvement in recognizing excellence in independent film and production.

Beyond production, E’Ian plays an active role in shaping the future of television and digital media as a judge for the Daytime Emmy Awards. With a career spanning television, film, and new media, he has established himself as a visionary creator, entrepreneur, and respected industry leader whose work consistently combines innovation, emotional resonance, cultural relevance, and production excellence for audiences worldwide.