Seamlessly transitioning from smart, independent films to action-packed blockbusters, BRENDAN FRASER continues to garner widespread critical acclaim for his versatile, inspired performances and a keen eye for selecting thought-provoking material. With several exciting projects on the horizon, 2022 promises to be a big year for Fraser. Upcoming this year for Brendan includes starring as the lead in Darren Aronofsky’s The Whale and in Legendary Pictures’ Brothers alongside Glen Close, Josh Brolin, and Peter Dinklage. He’s also a supporting role in Martin Scorsese’s new Epic Western, Killers Of The Flower Moon. Fraser has been in a string of some of the most successful independent films of the past decade, including Lionsgate’s Academy-award-winning Best Picture Crash, directed by PaulHaggis; Phillip Noyce’s The Quiet American, based on Graham Greene’s 1955 thriller of the same name; and Bill Condon’s Gods and Monsters, opposite Sir Ian McKellen and Lynn Redgrave.

The MVFF Tribute program honors and celebrates lifetime achievements in the career of a significant film artist.