About FretNot Productions
CEO, Owner- Shadeed Sabree
Shadeed Sabree is a native of Chicago, IL. At the age of 13 his family relocated to San Antonio, TX. 7 years later he would enlist in the United States Army where he served two tours in Iraq and Afghanistan. After serving 8 years, he separated from the Army in 2012 to chase his dreams. Initially, his dream involved music where he would perform as a rap artist. He relocated to San Diego, CA in 2016 to chase his dream and was able to perform around San Diego, Los Angeles and eventually landed a song on the hip-hop radio station Jam'N 95.7.
God had other plans for Shadeed. After earning his Bachelor of Science in Audio Engineering, Shadeed took another step towards greatness by earning a Bachelor of Science in Media Arts. God still had other plans. He accepted Christ as his Savior in 2018 and married his wife who is also a Veteran, Ashli Sabree in January 2019. He will earn his third degree from Los Angeles Film School, a Bachelor of Science in Film Production in 2025. Shadeed's love for the camera comes from his desire to portray real people with real stories in a way that gives glory back to God for blessing him with his talents. He has since directed and produced 3 short films and a perfume commercial.
Matt 6:33- But seek ye first the kingdom of God, and his righteousness; and all these things shall be added unto you.
Chief Administrative Officer/Key MUA- Ashli Sabree
Ashli Sabree is originally from Polk County, Florida. She is 8th generation military by serving in the United States Army where she met her husband, Shadeed Sabree. She served one tour in Afghanistan under the OEF campaign. She has always had a love and appreciation for performing arts. She has been in 4 plays, 2 Indie films, 4 short films, a Snapchat commercial and 3 music videos.
God had other plans for Ashli as well.
In 2018 her then fiance Shadeed encouraged her to learn more about makeup to further her knowledge of the beauty industry. She became a certified makeup artist through Bellus Academy in July 2018. Since then she has fallen in love with her God given gift of accentuating the natural beauty in God's creations. Her favorite moment with her clients is the gasp of surprise and satisfaction during makeup sessions. She has performed makeup artistry for films, commercials, videos, celebrity events and photoshoots. She also conducts classes, 1:1 classes or tutorials and helps clients curate their makeup bags!
She is a film student at California Baptist University where she will earn her Bachelor of Science in Film, with the concentration of Screenwriting. She also serves as the Chief Administrative Officer and Producer of FretNot Productions. She has since directed a perfume commercial while serving as the Key MUA, directed 2 music videos and 2 short films. Her mission is to always give God glory, create safe spaces for her clients and share her testimony of God's saving grace and mercy. She highly enjoys working side by side with her husband Shadeed to bring stories to life and furthering God's kingdom through visual arts. She loves being a dog Mom to her 10 year old Amstaff, Onyx and her 2 year old German Shephard, Dove.
Colossians 3:17- And whatever you do, whether in word or deed, do it all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through him.