John Michael Mason is an honors graduate of Trinity College and director of Trinity Film Festival. He works at his alma mater for the Athletic Department and Film Studies Program, and is a film producer and event promoter based in Hartford, CT. He also serves as Chair of the Board of Directors for Cinestudio, INC.

Mason founded Trinity Film Festival in 2011, which since its inaugural event has attracted some of the most talented undergraduate filmmakers from North America and around the world. Each year he mentors a group of students who undertake the significant task of coordinating every facet of the festival. Mason produces events and media content, and is a co-owner of Ground Floor Live LLC. He is Director of Men’s and Women’s Cross Country and Track & Field at Trinity. In 2021 he was named NESCAC and New England Head Coach of the Year.