8.5
TV
Acting
Mason Mecartea
- Born
- (age 25)
- Birthplace
- Bellingham, Washington, USA
- Credits
- 51 titles
Biography
Mason Mecartea (/Muh-Car-Tee/) is an American Actor and filmmaker. He is best known for his role as 'Dan Shelter' in Netflix's no. 1 series, Stranger Things, and 'Cole' in Damien Leone's Terrifier 3.
Mason's previous, and upcoming, film and TV credits include playing the role of 'Tim' in Popular Theory (2023), 'Coleman' in Bad Haircut (2025) as well as appearances on shows and films like NBC's Found, Blue Ridge and the upcoming Rise and Decline of Punk Rock by Dustin Haney. Mason also directs and produces under the production banner of The Day Productions. His work includes projects like Smashing Pumpkins (2023) Twin Flame (2024) and Soft Side (2025).
He is from Seattle Washington, and raised in Nashville, TN.
Signature work
Known For
8.5
TV
6.8
Movie
Terrifier 3
6.3
TV
Ms. Marvel
7.3
TV
Will Trent
6.3
TV
Found
7.0
Movie
Popular Theory
8.4
Movie
Bad Haircut
5.2
Movie
Secrets on Greek Row
10.0
Movie
Smashing Pumpkins
10.0
Movie
Jamie's Crying
Movie
After Fire
Movie
Kibble
Movie
Abscond
Movie
Salad Days
Movie
Gritty Fraggle Rock
Movie
TRUE DARKNESS: KEEP MOVING
Movie
TRUE DARKNESS: DETECTIVES
Movie
Break Free
Acting credits 47
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| TBA | The Gospel of Margo Film | The Hero |
| TBA | The Rise & Decline of Punk Rock Film | Jake |
| TBA | Knuckles Film | Tucker |
| 2025 | Sleigh Film | Henry |
| 2025 | Soft Side Film | Nate |
| 2025 | Pink Sync Film | Will |
| 2025 | Bad Haircut Film | Coleman |
| 2025 | Restoration Film | Ben |
| 2025 | Prey For Us Film | Sam Walker |
| 2025 | B-Side Film | Jesse |
| 2024 | Keep Watch Film | Patrick |
| 2024 | Twin Flame Film | Richard |
| 2024 | The Creature of Blood Lake Film | David |
| 2024 | Terrifier 3 Film | Cole |
| 2024 | Ax to Grind Film | Reid |
| 2024 | Hidden Blessings Film | Samuel Davidson |
| 2024 | Jamie's Crying Film | Scotch |
| 2024 | Bless Her Heart Film | Jack |
| 2024 | Escort Film | Crux |
| 2024 | Popular Theory Film | Tim |
| 2023 | Fish Film | Danny |
| 2023 | TRUE DARKNESS: REMNANTS Film | Jake Searcy |
| 2023 | Smashing Pumpkins Film | Carmichael |
| 2023 | Found TV | Alec Simmons (1 ep) |
| 2023 | The Stables Film | Will |
| 2023 | Paraffin Film | Arny |
| 2023 | Secrets on Greek Row Film | Chase |
| 2023 | Sleeve Film | Sam |
| 2023 | Will Trent TV | Student (1 ep) |
| 2022 | Gelonade Film | |
| 2022 | Kibble Film | Friend |
| 2022 | Podvodnik Film | Josef |
| 2022 | Coffee Patriarchy Film | Kyle |
| 2022 | Ms. Marvel TV | Audience Member #2 (1 ep) |
| 2022 | TRUE DARKNESS: DETECTIVES Film | Jake Searcy |
| 2022 | The Standoff Film | Raging Bull |
| 2021 | TRUE DARKNESS: KEEP MOVING Film | Jake Searcy |
| 2021 | Break Free Film | Ashton |
| 2021 | Big Break Film | Ross |
| 2021 | Writer's Block Film | Ross |
| 2020 | Lasting Impression Film | Billy |
| 2020 | After Fire Film | Caleb |
| 2020 | Locked In Film | Narrator |
| 2019 | Abscond Film | Cole |
| 2019 | Salad Days Film | Max |
| 2019 | Gritty Fraggle Rock Film | The President |
| 2016 | Stranger Things TV | Dan Shelter (1 ep) |
Crew credits 25
| Year | Title | Job |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Soft Side Film | Director, Writer, Producer |
| 2025 | Dead Land Film | Producer |
| 2025 | Restoration Film | Writer, Producer, Editor, Music |
| 2024 | Beauty Never Fades Film | Director of Photography |
| 2024 | Twin Flame Film | Director, Director of Photography, Producer, Editor, Writer, Music |
| 2024 | Ax to Grind Film | Director, Writer, Producer, Editor, Original Music Composer |
| 2024 | Jamie's Crying Film | Associate Producer |
| 2024 | Bless Her Heart Film | Associate Producer |
| 2024 | Escort Film | Writer, Editor, Original Music Composer, Producer |
| 2023 | Fish Film | Executive Producer |
| 2023 | Smashing Pumpkins Film | Director, Editor, Writer, Producer, Music, Location Manager |
| 2023 | Sleeve Film | Associate Producer |
| 2023 | Present Film | Associate Producer, Assistant Camera, Digital Imaging Technician |
| 2022 | Botched Film | Director of Photography, Producer, Editor |
| 2022 | Kibble Film | Director, Editor, Producer, Writer |
| 2022 | Podvodnik Film | Original Music Composer |
| 2022 | The Standoff Film | Writer |
| 2021 | Big Break Film | Writer, Music, Editor |
| 2021 | Writer's Block Film | Director, Writer, Editor |
| 2020 | Lasting Impression Film | Director, Editor |
| 2020 | After Fire Film | Director, Writer, Producer, Music |
| 2020 | Locked In Film | Writer, Music, Editor |
| 2019 | Abscond Film | Director, Writer, Music, Editor |
| 2019 | Salad Days Film | Director, Writer, Producer, Music, Editor |
| 2019 | Gritty Fraggle Rock Film | Producer, Director of Photography |