Mason Ma
Biography
Mason Ma is a versatile Chinese filmmaker working in both Hollywood and China. He majored in acting and screenwriting at the New York Film Academy, appearing in numerous student plays and movies. He now writes, finances and produces international independent short films behind the camera, and occasionally works as a boom operator or subtitle captioner.
Known For & Full Filmography7 Titles
Drama Series - 2015, 16 episodes • as Waiter in Golden Soup Restaurant
Harry Bosch, an LAPD homicide detective, stands trial for the fatal shooting of a serial murder suspect. A cold case involving the remains of a missing boy forces Bosch to confront his past. As daring recruit Julia Brasher catches his eye and departmental politics heat up, Bosch will pursue justice at all costs.
Movie - 2024, 2h 15m • as Gondo's man
Within Tokyo’s criminal underworld, there is a violent power struggle between former allies that serves as the central theme of the film. Detective Ryuji (Ryuji Yamakita), his life consumed by a personal grudge against the criminal empire, finds himself caught in the crossfire of a gang war that is threatening to engulf the city. To regain control, Jet (Matt William Knowles), a gifted mercenary with a dark past, teams up with Gondo (Sonny Saito), a respected crime boss who is coming under more and more pressure from rival factions. A cunning and elusive femme fatale, Masako (Fusako Shiotani) plays both sides as she manipulates the chaos for her own gain. As hostilities worsen, a shadowy informant by the name of Jose (William Guirola) provides crucial information that could tip the odds. However, when the true extent of the corruption in the city is revealed, Detective Ryuji is left to confront his own demons and choose between carrying out justice or exacting retribution.
Movie - 2018, 2h 15m • as Sous Chef
When Lindsay Porter, responsible mother and head of the local neighborhood watch program, falls for Stephen, the handsome new bachelor on the block, she begins to fear she and her daughter's lives may be in grave danger.
Movie - 2021, 2h 15m • as Fire Person
A bizarre rite of passage at the local deli determines the fate of a generation of teenagers, leading some to escape their suburban town and dooming others to remain.
Movie - 2019, 2h 15m • as Casting Assistant
A man travels across the country to care for his dementia-ridden father. Joined by his sister and an aspiring musician, he learns that unexpected turns can lead to a better life.
Movie - 2018, 2h 15m • as Lee
An internally neurotic but externally charismatic lothario crosses paths with a lesbian who's just as guilty of objectifying women as him.
Movie - 2019, 2h 15m • as Gala Guest
An inspiring story about a young man grappling with his sexuality and trying to fight his fears of monotony all while maneuvering around his personal secrets.