Our Team

Ace J. Salvador is a film producer from Long Island, New York.

At an early age Ace started writing while watching a lot of action movies. His interests moved to American independent films in high school, and then foreign films in college. He originally went to engineering school for microelectronics engineering at Rochester Institute of Technology in upstate New York, but he left to pursue a filmmaking career in Los Angeles.


After attending The Los Angeles Film School, he discovered his love for working on film sets and putting projects together as a producer. While interning at Michael Bay's commercial production company, The Institute, Ace produced a variety of short films and music videos before getting hired to produce two commercials for Nike and Adidas.

He executive produced and raised financing for his first television pilot, East Sandstone (2011), which was represented by CAA and shopped to the Weinstein Company and Lionsgate.

In 2015, Ace co-produced a horror feature film, Drifter (2017), which secured both North American and foreign distribution and was released in theaters in 2017. He then produced an action film, Sleepless (2017). He co-produced his third film, FML (2016), where he worked with Point Break (2015) producer John Baldecchi. He produced the film, Striver's Row (2018) that was shot in his home state of New York.

He is an executive producer on Who Am I (2020), starring Brandon Flynn, Alisha Boe and Hari Nef. He was a producer on The Creator (2023), directed by Gareth Edwards (Star Wars: Rogue One, Godzilla). The Creator was nominated for two Oscars. He is currently working on a large sci-thriller directed by Gore Verbinkski (Pirates of the Caribbean trilogy) and produced by George R. R. Martin (Game of Thrones), as well as another zombie film that is the sequel to the Dawn of the Dead franchise, directed by Brad Anderson (The Machinist). 

He will be assisting with filling the slate of films for Norma Jean Entertainment with more movies whose stories he feels deserve to be seen by the world. Ace believes it is the messages and themes conveyed through film that can unite audiences into a global community.

ACE J. SALVADOR, EXECUTIVE PRODUCER

STEPHANIE BALDWIN GIFFORD, EXECUTIVE PRODUCER

Stephanie Baldwin Gifford is the mother of CEO Kijsa Gifford and has a long history working in the medical device and technology field as a strategic advisor, and as a sales and business development executive. Her strong business acumen and repertoire of skills have been a welcome breath of knowledge for NJE. Stephanie helps to guide the leadership team with her uncanny ability to connect people and drive results.

  • ANDREW ORGEL

    EXECUTIVE PRODUCER- NJE

    MANAGING PARTNER REVEAL LIVE ENTERTAINMENT/TDEG


    Andrew Orgel (MTV, Nickelodeon, A&E, CBS, Movie Channel) is well-known for architecting and leading highly successful global media and entertainment companies. Andy was a start-up executive with MTV, A&E, Nickelodeon, The Movie Channel, US West Interactive Video Enterprises, CBS FM National Advertising Sales,and the first interactive TV network, "The Box," Music Network, a NASDAQ company (bought by MTV Networks). Andy co-created the first three digital TV networks and established the first technology-media crossover team in the evolution of digital media, creating groundbreaking content and new forms of entertainment forlarge-scale global audiences via multi-platform delivery systems. He possesses a deep understanding of the relationship betweentechnology and consumer behavior. And, he is a pioneer of interactive and digital media in the evolving, multi-screen universe.Andy was labeled by Success Magazine as "an MTV Mastermind" and"the man who made TV interactive.

  • MANNY CASE

    EXECUTIVE PRODUCER - NJE

    CEO/FOUNDER OF DEVLUX ENTERTAINMENT

    Manuel F. “Manny” Case (Babylon 5, Hell Spa, Winterman) is an Emmy-nominated producer, entertainment executive, and visionary leader with more than three decades of experience across film, television, and multimedia. Holding a Master’s degree in Mass Media & Communications, Case has built a career defined by creative innovation, cultural impact, and global strategy. In 1998, he received a Primetime Emmy Award nomination for Babylon 5: In the Beginning, marking his emergence as a versatile creative force. Over the years, he has collaborated with major studios including Warner Bros., Sony, Paramount, Lionsgate, and Fox, as well as numerous independent and international partners. As Founder & CEO of The DEVLUX Entertainment Group, Case leads a world-class roster of executives and creatives united by a shared mission to reimagine the production and distribution model for the modern era. Through DEVLUX, he is building a next-generation studio system that restores creative independence, merges global artistry with commerce, and cultivates sustainable opportunity for creators worldwide. Guided by his belief that entertainment is both commerce and cultural diplomacy, Case continues to shape a new paradigm—one where vision truly becomes iconic legacy TM.

  • KARA WILLIAMSON

    KARA WILLIAMSON

    EXECUTIVE PRODUCER- NJE

    MANAGING PARTNER/CEO Meeting Street Productions/REVEAL LIVE ENTERTAINMENT & TDEG

    Kara Williamson (The Hunger Games, Golf Girl, Relentless) is a highly regarded executive in film, television, and digital media production and distribution. She is highly respected for her creative approach, wide-ranging resourcefulness, and in-depth industry knowledge. She is known for tackling the most demanding media and entertainment challenges, which has earned her the disruptive nickname of "Khaos Boss.”She has a rich 20-year history, working in a variety of positions, both above and below the line, in all areas of entertainment. Her passion and creativity stem from her infectious love of life. She desires to create a better life for future generations through her prolific and visionary storytelling, which is created through the lens of the camera. and on stage.Kara has worked alongside some of the largest music promoters in the industry, including AEG and Live Nation. She has quickly become an irreplaceable asset to the large-scale music festivals she manages, thanks to her meticulous command of the production office and distinctive management style.

Meet the Team

Our Producing and Legal team at Norma Jean Entertainment comes with a variety of backgrounds, industry expertise, and a united vision to bring the unique storytelling of NJE to theaters worldwide.


  • Jade is the sister of CEO Kijsa Gifford, and has a long history of work experience in the performing arts. She graduated from the prestigious CAPA Academy of Performing Arts near Chicago, Illinois during her middle school years, with a focus on acting and singing. Jade is well versed in productions, receiving her education in classical ballet where she studied for 4 years at the Madison School of Ballet. She is an accomplished singer and songwriter with many of her poems and songs nearly ready for publishing. Jade recently graduated from the Brighton School of Cosmetology in the field of Esthetics and has a degree from the Medical Sales College of Denver with a certificate in Medical Device Sales. Jade’s unique blend of art and business adds the finishing touches to the team at Norma Jean Entertainment.