- Dr. Eric Esrailian is also a physician, philanthropist, and entrepreneur. At one point, Dr. Esrailian served on the Medical Board of California from 2010-2011 after being appointed by Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger. In November 2021, Pope Francis awarded Esrailian with the Benemerenti Medal in Vatican City for his humanitarian efforts. He became the first person of Armenian descent to receive the honor.
- Survival Pictures was established in 2012 by the legendary businessman and humanitarian Kirk Kerkorian who appointed Eric Esrailian and Anthony Mandekic as co-managers to produce The Promise and Intent To Destroy in order to raise awareness and help get Armenian Genocide resolutions passed by the United States government. Two years after the release of both films, the United States House of Representatives and United States Senate recognized the Armenian Genocide in 2019. In 2021, President Joe Biden formally recognized the Armenian Genocide as well.
- Was a close friend of the late Kirk Kerkorian.
- Eric Esrailian is a great-grandson of survivors of the Armenian Genocide.
- He lives in Los Angeles, California, USA.
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