
Mason Mecartea
- Known for
- Acting
- Born
- October 14, 2001
- Birthplace
- Bellingham, Washington, USA
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.
Filmography

Knuckles TBA
as Tucker

The Rise & Decline of Punk Rock TBA
as Jake

The Gospel of Margo TBA
as The Hero

Sleigh 2025
as Henry

Soft Side 2025
as Nate, Director, Writer, Producer

Pink Sync 2025
as Will

Dead Land 2025
Producer

Prey For Us 2025
as Sam Walker

Restoration 2025
as Ben, Writer, Producer, Editor, Music

Bad Haircut 2025
as Coleman

B-Side 2025
as Jesse

Keep Watch 2024
as Patrick

Beauty Never Fades 2024
Director of Photography

Twin Flame 2024
as Richard, Director, Director of Photography, Producer, Editor, Writer, Music

The Creature of Blood Lake 2024
as David

Terrifier 3 2024
as Cole

Hidden Blessings 2024
as Samuel Davidson

Ax to Grind 2024
as Reid, Director, Writer, Producer, Editor, Original Music Composer

Bless Her Heart 2024
as Jack, Associate Producer

Jamie's Crying 2024
as Scotch, Associate Producer

Escort 2024
as Crux, Writer, Editor, Original Music Composer, Producer

Popular Theory 2024
as Tim

Fish 2023
as Danny, Executive Producer

TRUE DARKNESS: REMNANTS 2023
as Jake Searcy

Smashing Pumpkins 2023
as Carmichael, Director, Editor, Writer, Producer, Music, Location Manager

The Stables 2023
as Will

Paraffin 2023
as Arny

Secrets on Greek Row 2023
as Chase

Sleeve 2023
as Sam, Associate Producer

Present 2023
Associate Producer, Assistant Camera, Digital Imaging Technician

Botched 2022
Director of Photography, Producer, Editor

Gelonade 2022
Actor

Kibble 2022
as Friend, Director, Editor, Producer, Writer

Podvodnik 2022
as Josef, Original Music Composer

Coffee Patriarchy 2022
as Kyle

TRUE DARKNESS: DETECTIVES 2022
as Jake Searcy
- The Standoff
The Standoff 2022
as Raging Bull, Writer

TRUE DARKNESS: KEEP MOVING 2021
as Jake Searcy

Break Free 2021
as Ashton

Big Break 2021
as Ross, Writer, Music, Editor

Writer's Block 2021
as Ross, Director, Writer, Editor

Lasting Impression 2020
as Billy, Director, Editor

After Fire 2020
as Caleb, Director, Writer, Producer, Music

Locked In 2020
as Narrator, Writer, Music, Editor

Abscond 2019
as Cole, Director, Writer, Music, Editor

Salad Days 2019
as Max, Director, Writer, Producer, Music, Editor

Gritty Fraggle Rock 2019
as The President, Producer, Director of Photography, Director
Credits from TMDB.