E'IAN WEST

E'Ian West is an award winning director, producer, writer, and entertainment entrepreneur based in Los Angeles, California. As founder and CEO of Montage Media Production Company, he leads an independent production company working across film, television, documentary, and digital content.

His entrepreneurial vision extends to the founding of The Brella Streaming Network, connecting original projects with creative teams and pathways to audiences.

West's production credits include The Bay, the scripted ensemble television series from Gregori J. Martin. The series has earned 23 Daytime Emmy Awards. His independent film work includes Panorama, an Oscar eligible short film with an Academy For Your Consideration placement for Best Live Action Short Film. These distinctions belong to the productions and do not constitute personal Emmy wins or an Academy Award nomination.

His documentary portfolio includes Dreamers and O'Day Short: An Act of Justice, a historical documentary examining the 1945 tragedy involving the O'Day H. Short family in Fontana, California. O'Day Short secured a five year public television licensing agreement through PBS affiliate KVCR, expanding its educational, historical, and cultural reach.

Additional production work includes Reformed and Love in LA, a modern romance anthology produced for The Brella Streaming Network. Across this portfolio, West brings an entrepreneurial perspective to creative development and production.

West is a National Active Member of the Television Academy within the Producer and Documentary Filmmaker peer groups, and has served as a Daytime Emmy Awards judge.

He is a member and published contributor of the Forbes Business Council, where he founded the Film and Television Group. The group was recognized as the Council's 2025 Best New Group. His commentary addresses entrepreneurship, entertainment production, leadership, and the business of storytelling.

He also serves on the Board of Directors of SEEFest and on the Advisory Board of Creating Creators, supporting filmmaking, creative education, and opportunities for emerging talent.

West's entrepreneurial work has received a Certificate of Excellence in Entrepreneurship from the United States Congress, presented in connection with California's 37th Congressional District, and Certificates of Recognition from the City of Los Angeles.

In 2026, the Office of Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass recognized his entrepreneurial achievements, the founding and success of Montage Media Production Company, and his contributions to storytelling and the local creative community.

Montage Media Production Company's production recognition includes Gold and Silver W3 Awards, Silver and Bronze Telly Awards, and independent film festival honors. West's professional journey and creative work have been featured by Forbes, Deadline, and The California Business Journal.

Through his professional service and board appointments, West supports emerging filmmakers, creative development, and storytelling with a social purpose. His work reflects a commitment to socially relevant storytelling, creative entrepreneurship, and the development of emerging talent.

As founder and CEO of Montage Media Production Company, West continues to advance original storytelling across scripted television, independent film, documentaries, and digital media.

His approach combines creative development, production leadership, and industry relationships to bring distinctive stories to audiences across broadcast, streaming, and emerging digital platforms. His continued focus is on compelling stories, creative collaboration, and opportunities for emerging talent.