In fact, for the past seven years in a row, the TIFF People’s Choice pick has found a place in the Best Picture nomination category, including major past contenders Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri, La La Land, Room and Silver Linings Playbook.
Last year, TIFF’s audience award was awarded to Green Book, which gave the film a boost to its Best Picture win earlier this year.
The honor was also given to 12 Years a Slave, The King’s Speech and Slumdog Millionaire before claiming the big Oscar prize.