Mason Online

Mason Online

The story takes place circa 1980 and although the exact location is unknown, it is set in the rust belt area. Mason, the main character, is a gay farmer whose parents died from the PFOA water contamination, which wasn't prevalent at the time. Meanwhile, he is also dying from the water and his farm is in foreclosure. Because of Mason's sexuality, he has always been bullied and isolated, causing him to be lonely. Charlotte, Mason's feisty neighbor, is the only friend he's ever had. She has always defended him, which stems from her feelings for him and the guilt she feels for him being the outcast. She is married to Earl, but is having an affair with the town's sheriff, Bucky. He is the wealthiest character, owning some real estate in the next town. Bucky is trying to save Charlotte from her abusive husband and the water toxicity, by moving her into one of the houses. Charlotte refuses to move unless Mason can go too, which frustrates Bucky because of his unrequited love for her. The ...

Every actor received dialect coaching while studying their character.

Dominic was originally supposed to direct "Mason" but stepped down due to too many other responsibilities as the producer and leading actor. Michael-Viktor Butler, award-winning director, was brought in to direct.

The original actress who had the part of Charlotte was replaced after tension between her and leading actor, Dominic Albano

The original actor who had the part of Diego was so expensive, he was replaced with an another actor who looked like him.

The actor, Jon Kimlicko, who played Bucky, is an improv actor

Dominic Albano and Ben Amendolora are the only original actors. The other actors were replaced.

Dominic Albano raised all the money from donations on social media

In the movie, the setting is in a small, fictional town. Mason's farm and Charlotte's property are next door to eachother. In real life, the crew shot in seveal different locations throughout the city of Albany.

Michael Viktor Butler is a retired Wilhelmina agent who has written and directed various plays and films.

Although, Michael Viktor Butler wrote the script, Dominic Albano created the story and characters.

Nick Piccillo worked with Dominic Albano prior to filming Mason. Nick photographed him on various modeling jobs and the two became friends. When Nick added cinematography to his resume, Dominic Albano hired him to be the Director of Photography.

Nick Piccillo was originally hired to shoot the promotional photos in April 2017. He wasn't hired to be the Director of Photography until May 2017.

Dominic Albano's partner was the makeup artist for the promotional photoshoot. After the photoshoot, there were too many scheduling conflicts to be on set during the filming dates.

Dominic Albano started Anteros Productions before filming Mason.

Dominic needed horseback riding lessons before shooting with the horse.

The horse from the photoshoot, and the horse in the movie, are two different horses. The horse from photoshoot belonged to the police department.

For the part of Charlotte, auditions were held and Katharine Dashiell was chosen. This is the only role that required a casting director and an audition.

Originally, Dominic chose a model for the part of Diego. Dominic found him through a photographer they both worked with. Michael Viktor Butler already had actors in mind for the other roles.

Dominic did not like the cliques on set; everyone was fired and a new crew where nobody knew each other was brought on.

Theodore Bickley and Dominic Albano were both working as personal trainers, at the same gym, when they were discovered, by the same agent, to act. Their discoveries were at different times and places.

Theo was uncomfortable with a nude scene, so it was changed to a less provocative scene.

Dominic's hair, makeup and spray tan took an hour to get camera ready.