Forbes
E’Ian West on Forbes
Forbes Business Council Member and Contributor
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Why Emotional Engagement May Become Hollywood’s Most Valuable Currency
In many ways, attention has become one of Hollywood’s most valuable forms of currency.
Jul 29, 2026 - 02
The Rise Of The Multi-Hyphenate Entrepreneur In Entertainment
The lines between entertainment and entrepreneurship continue to blur. Individuals should embrace that in order to position themselves for success.
Jun 15, 2026 - 03
Lights, Camera, Leadership: Applying A Producer’s Mindset To Build Stronger Businesses
At a certain level, leadership stops being about having the best idea and becomes about ensuring the idea actually works in the real world.
May 5, 2026 - 04
International Film Festivals For Collaboration And Exchange
International film festivals have evolved into essential platforms for cultural awareness, creative collaboration and global production alignment.
Mar 23, 2026 - 05
The New Power Shift In Hollywood: Ownership Over Exposure
Ownership is what remains when the landscape inevitably shifts.
Feb 19, 2026 - 06
The Streaming Wars Are Maturing: Why The Next Phase Is Being Defined By Strategy, Not Scale
The industry is shifting away from volume driven expansion toward smarter, more intentional models, and I see several trends that are shaping that transition.
Jan 26, 2026 - 07
Storytelling As Strategy: Why Every Business Needs A Producer’s Mindset
When you apply a producer’s mindset to business, you start thinking about outcomes through the lens of narrative and emotion.
Dec 22, 2025 - 08
Independent Productions Vs. Major Studios: A Producer’s Perspective
I believe producers and creators must think like entrepreneurs first, treating each project as both a creative and business investment.
Nov 20, 2025 - 09
The Specifics To Entrepreneurship In Los Angeles
I want to capture that tension: the opportunities, the friction, what’s working, what could be better.
Oct 28, 2025