Mason Mecartea
Acting • Born 2001-10-14
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.
Filmography
45 credits
After Fire
Movie • 2020
Caleb
Abscond
Movie • 2019
Cole
Kibble
Movie • 2022
Friend
Salad Days
Movie • 2019
Max
Gritty Fraggle Rock
Movie • 2019
The President
TRUE DARKNESS: KEEP MOVING
Movie • 2021
Jake Searcy
TRUE DARKNESS: DETECTIVES
Movie • 2022
Jake Searcy
Break Free
Movie • 2021
Ashton
Lasting Impression
Movie • 2020
Billy
Locked In
Movie • 2020
Narrator
Sleeve
Movie • 2023
Sam
Writer's Block
Movie • 2021
Ross
Big Break
Movie • 2021
Ross
Coffee Patriarchy
Movie • 2022
Kyle
Gelonade
Movie • 2022
Secrets on Greek Row
Movie • 2023
Chase
Paraffin
Movie • 2023
Arny
Fish
Movie • 2023
Danny
The Stables
Movie • 2023
Will
Smashing Pumpkins
Movie • 2023
Carmichael
Popular Theory
Movie • 2024
Tim
Bad Haircut
Movie • 2025
Coleman
TRUE DARKNESS: REMNANTS
Movie • 2023
Jake Searcy
Podvodnik
Movie • 2022
Josef
Escort
Movie • 2024
Crux
Jamie's Crying
Movie • 2024
Scotch
Ax to Grind
Movie • 2024
Reid
Hidden Blessings
Movie • 2024
Samuel Davidson
Terrifier 3
Movie • 2024
Cole
The Creature of Blood Lake
Movie • 2024
David
Twin Flame
Movie • 2024
Richard
The Gospel of Margo
Movie
The Hero
Bless Her Heart
Movie • 2024
Jack
Restoration
Movie • 2025
Ben
Soft Side
Movie • 2025
Nate
The Rise & Decline of Punk Rock
Movie
Jake
B-Side
Movie • 2025
Jesse
The Standoff
Movie • 2022
Raging Bull
Keep Watch
Movie • 2024
Patrick
Neville Longbottom and The Black Witch
Movie • 2019
Prey For Us
Movie • 2025
Sam Walker
Ms. Marvel
TV • 2022
Audience Member #2
Stranger Things
TV • 2016
Dan Shelter
Will Trent
TV • 2023
Student
Found
TV • 2023
Alec Simmons