ENTERTAINMENT

'The Florida Project' selected best picture by Toronto Film Critics Association

The Canadian Press Published Sunday, December 10, 2017 10:19PM EST Last Updated Sunday, December 10, 2017 10:45PM EST

In this Sept. 9, 2017 photo, writer-director Sean Baker, from left, actress Brooklynn Prince and actor Willem Dafoe pose together to promote their film, "The Florida Project," during the Toronto International Film Festival in Toronto. (Photo by Chris Pizzello/Invision/AP)

Text:

TORONTO -- The Toronto Film Critics Association has selected "The Florida Project" as best picture in its awards announced on Sunday.

Sean Baker's drama is about kids growing up in a welfare motel in the shadow of Disney World.

Willem Dafoe was chosen Best Supporting Actor for his role as the motel manager.

Best Director honours went to Greta Gerwig for her comedic drama, "Lady Bird." The film's co-star Laurie Metcalf, was chosen Best Supporting Actress.

Daniel Day-Lewis won for Best Actor for "Phantom Thread," while Frances McDormand was picked as Best Actress for her portrayal of a driven and tormented mother in "Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri."

The members of the film critics association also chose the three finalists for the Rogers Best Canadian Film Award: "Hello Destroyer," "Werewolf," and "Wexford Plaza."

The winner will be named at the association's awards gala next month, top prize is $100,000.