RUFUS PARKER’S CITY OF DREAMS MEDIA INTERVIEW BROCHURE FOR INTERVIEWERS Critically acclaimed and widely raved about by Hollywood celebrities— City of Dreams is a Hollywood film made by a person of Tamil origin, which we all need to be proud of. The Beginnings: Rufus Parker’s journey from Cumbum, TN to California,USA is remarkable. He has not only achieved success as a Tamil entrepreneur but has also made a mark as a film producer in the Hollywood industry. Out of a deep love and respect for arts and culture since his childhood, he founded P2 Films in America in 2014 and produced his first horror film, STARVE, which gained significant recognition in the Hollywood horror film scene. International Festival and Commercial Recognition: STARVE was officially selected for the SITGES International Film Festival in Spain. Following the success of STARVE, Rufus produced the critically acclaimed and commercially successful film Wild Nights with Emily. The success of this film solidified his place in the independent Hollywood film community. He went on to be associated with notable films like Under the Silver Lake starring Andrew Garfield (of Spiderman fame), and Flinch, demonstrating a steady and impactful journey in the American film industry. Story Behind City of Dreams Success: Rufus wanted to take a different path from producing fictional stories and embarked on a journey to produce a socio-conscious story that shines light on the darker isles of the USA. City of Dreams became that light—from script to screen—released on 1,000+ screens and distributed by Roadside Attractions and Lionsgate. This movie serves as his moment to give back to the community as a responsible citizen and a prudent film producer. Through the protagonist’s point of view, the film exposes the human trafficking of illegal immigrants, especially children. City of Dreams is the story of 1 out of 12 million kids who are trafficked into the United States, fueling a 50 billion dollar trafficking ring that exploits illegal immigrant children for labor and sex. The film not only garnered critical acclaim but also made a deep societal impact, earning celebrity accolades through social media. The celebrities ranged from the President of the United States, Donald.J.Trump, Sylvester Stallone, Mel Gibson, to Mike Tyson, and many more. The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences (Oscars) has officially requested City of Dreams to be added to its prestigious library archive—a significant recognition of its cultural and cinematic value