Category: LEJA Awards

AAFCA and LEJA Announce Winners of Third Annual Afro-Latino Short Film Competition

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE AAFCA and LEJA Announce Winners of Third Annual Afro-Latino Short Film Competition Winning Filmmakers Recognized During Hispanic Heritage Month Celebration Honoring Afro-Latino Storytelling and Creativity LOS ANGELES, CA — The African American Film Critics Association (AAFCA), in partnership with the Latino Entertainment Journalists Association (LEJA), has selected “The Bathroom,” from director Marjuan…

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Latino Entertainment Journalists Association Announces 8th Annual Film Award Winners

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Latino Entertainment Journalists Association Announces 8th Annual LEJA Film Winners Los Angeles, CA – February 9, 2026 – Sinners has won six awards at the 8th Annual Latino Entertainment Journalists Association (LEJA) Film Awards, including Best Picture. Sinners writer-director Ryan Coogler also picked up awards for Best Director and Best Original Screenplay. The film also earned awards for…

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Latino Entertainment Journalists Association Announces 7th Annual LEJA Film Nominations

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Los Angeles, CA – January 27, 2025 – The Latino Entertainment Journalists Association (LEJA) announced the nominees for its 7th annual Latino Entertainment Film Awards. Leading the 2025 nominations is Emilia Pérez with 17 nods, including Best Picture, Best Director (Jacques Audiard) and acting nominations for Karla Sofía Gascón, Zoe Saldaña, Selena…

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LEJA 2024-2025 Awards Timeline

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LATINO ENTERTAINMENT JOURNALISTS ASSOCIATION (LEJA) ANNOUNCES ELIGIBILITY DATES AND VOTING TIMELINE FOR THE 7TH ANNUAL LEJA FILM AWARDS The 7th Annual LEJA Film Awards, recognizing the best achievements in film, will take place on Monday, February 17, 2025 LAS VEGAS, NV, September 1, 2024 – The Latino Entertainment Journalists Association (LEJA) has announced its key…

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