Mason Mecartea
Known for: Acting
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
Series
Stranger Things
Dan Shelter
2016
Series
Will Trent
Student
2023
Series
Ms. Marvel
Audience Member #2
2022
Series
Found
Alec Simmons
2023
Film
Terrifier 3
Cole
2024
Knuckles
Tucker
Film
Popular Theory
Tim
2024
Film
Bad Haircut
Coleman
2025
Film
Break Free
Ashton
2021
Film
The Stables
Will
2023
Film
Keep Watch
Patrick
2024
Film
Fish
Danny
2023
Film
B-Side
Jesse
2025
Film
Salad Days
Max
2019
Film
Podvodnik
Josef
2022
Film
Restoration
Ben
2025
Film
Pink Sync
Will
Film
Paraffin
Arny
2023
Film
Big Break
Ross
2021
Film
Locked In
Narrator
2020
Film
Twin Flame
Richard
2024
Film
Abscond
Cole
2019
Film
Gelonade
2022
Film
Escort
Crux
2024
Film
Prey For Us
Sam Walker
2025
Film
Lasting Impression
Billy
2020
Film
Bless Her Heart
Jack
2024
Film
Soft Side
Nate
2025
Film
TRUE DARKNESS: DETECTIVES
Jake Searcy
2022
Film
The Gospel of Margo
The Hero
Film
TRUE DARKNESS: REMNANTS
Jake Searcy
2023
Film
The Rise & Decline of Punk Rock
Jake
Film
Secrets on Greek Row
Chase
2023
Film
Gritty Fraggle Rock
The President
2019
Film
Ax to Grind
Reid
2024
The Standoff
Raging Bull
2022
Film
Smashing Pumpkins
Carmichael
2023
Film
Hidden Blessings
Samuel Davidson
2024
Film
Writer's Block
Ross
2021
Film
Sleeve
Sam
2023
Film
Coffee Patriarchy
Kyle
2022
Film
TRUE DARKNESS: KEEP MOVING
Jake Searcy
2021
Film
Kibble
Friend
2022
Film
The Creature of Blood Lake
David
2024
Film
After Fire
Caleb
2020
Film
Jamie's Crying
Scotch
2024