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~featured guests~

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Dean Cundey

The Greatest Cinematographer of our time, Dean Returns to Hill Valley Friday night for an in depth discussion highlighting his remarkable career and groundbreaking contributions to the Art of Film making!

He is known for his collaborations with John Carpenter, Steven Spielberg, and Robert Zemeckis -

lensing cinematic milestones including Halloween, Jurassic Park, Apollo 13, Who Framed Roger Rabbit , and of course - The Back to the Future Trilogy! 

A truly special Event not to be missed !

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Charlie Croughwell

Charlie Croughwell is a highly acclaimed stunt coordinator and director in the film and television industry. With over 30 years of experience he has amassed an impressive list of credits and accolades for his work in the field of stunt and action sequences. Throughout his career, Charlie has worked on a wide range of projects, including blockbuster films like “13 Lives”, “Life of Pi”, and the “Back to the Future” Trilogy. 

'Dangerous' BoB Widin

Dangerous BoB  is a prop master with a phenomenal portfolio, proving himself in the studios, first in television, and then into major films. He has worked with some of the top names in the business and on some of the most popular films ever made, including the Back To The Future trilogy .

BoB conceived and created the iconic Orange license plate !

Burton Gilliam

Harry Waters Jr.

Returning to Hill Valley is veteran

actor Burton Gilliam. Known for

Blazing Saddles (1974), Paper

Moon (1973). and Back to the

Future Part III, Burton played the

memorable role of Elmer H.

Johnson, the Colt Peacemaker

salesman.

Burton is known for his trademark

broad toothy grin with a

gregarious, enthusiastic

personality to match.  Burton is our Official Ambassador to Hill Valley!

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Harry is an American actor, singer, and theatre director, best known for his portrayal of Marvin Berry in Back to the Future (1985) and Back to the Future Part II (1989). His renditions of "Night Train" and "Earth Angel" are two of the ten tracks on the gold record winning soundtrack album Back to the Future: Music from the Motion Picture Soundtrack. We can't wait to witness Harry re-creating those moments Live at our Enchantment Under The Sea Experience!

Jeffrey Weissman

Starring as George Mc Fly in both BTF II & III,  Jeffrey is a true Citizen of Hill Valley!  Before his role as Marty McFly's Dad, Jeffrey shared the screen with the other (in this timeline) Clint Eastwood in the 1985 western classic "Pale Rider". Meet Jeffery in person Sunday evening as Doc,"Calvin Klein", Lorraine and George save the 1955 timeline at the Enchantment Under the Sea Experience!  

Bobby Bennett

Robert ‘Bobby’ Bennett joyfully proclaims that he spent the 50 years of his entire career in show business  'standing on a little piece of tape' ! As Michael J. Fox’s stand-in for over 20 years on countless films, Bobby’s similar stature and affable personality provided him a life behind the scenes in Hollywood many would be envious of. Bobby also serves on the Board of Directors of Return to Hill Valley, and is proud to be one of your Hosts!   

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Ben Scott

Ben's multi-faceted career in Hollywood spans over 40 years, and hundreds of film credits as Stunt coordinator, Stuntman, Actor, and Assistant Director. In 2011,Ben recieved an SAG Award for Outstanding Stunt Ensemble for 'True Blood'. Ben's familiar with Tuolumne County, working on both 'Back to the Future III', and 'Bad Girls' , both filmed at the Red Hills Ranch.

John Quierolo

John is a well known and respected authority on California History. As the Owner of Fashion Stables, he provided many of the period props, set dressing, and other authentic details that brought Hill Valley 1885 to

life. John will be bringing the Original Screen Used  'A.Jones Manure Wagon' along with other authentic Hill Valley memorabilia to share!

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Jordan Slauter

Everyone agrees :

Jordan Slauter IS Buford 

'Mad Dog' Tannen - Runt!

He'll be making a 'Return to Hill Valley' to collect that 75 dollars from Doc Brown - Unless he's robbing the Pine City Stage! 

Buford's grandson Biff Tannen will no doubt show up to ruin the 'Enchantment Under the Sea Experience'...

So don't make like a tree and get out of there early!

Dade Elza

Returning to Hill Valley much to everyone's delight with his excellent Marty McFly portrayal! A ‘Back to the Future’ fan himself, Dade was born in Fort Worth, TX to George and Millie Elza. He started acting as a young

child and let that passion turn into a career for

himself, performing at Disneyland and other venues.

Rusty Locke

 Rusty is the world’s preeminent performer of the Doc Brown character from the ‘Back to the Future’ Trilogy. ( besides Christopher Lloyd  of course)!  A Return to Hill Valley favorite, Rusty thrills  fans with his spot-on portrayal!  Rusty is a gifted actor in his own time, but swears  his talents were passed down by his father, who appeared in many Westerns and other feature films. 

The Hill Valley Drifters
'Cactus' Bob Cole 
Christine  'Prairie Flower'  Stevenson
Dave Cavanagh
with Richard Sholer

We are honored to have these masterful musicians 'Return To Hill Valley'! Their many contributions to the shared musical communities in the region are legendary. They were featured in ‘Back to the Future Part III’ during the Hill Valley Festival scene, supporting the ‘front band’  ZZ Top! When the band discovered their supporting ‘extras’ were actually skilled musicians playing their own personal instruments (not props!), they all ‘jammed’ to the thrill of cast and crew between takes! Cactus, Prairie & Dave will be joined by Richard Sholer and other friends to bring the Hill Valley Festival to life yet again!

Mike Carey's DeLorean Time Machine

Great Scott! This fantastic Delorean Time machine has been meticulously created by Mike beginning 20 years ago, and is widely recognized as one of the most accurate and detailed replicas anywhere! This 'infernal machine' may even tranform from 1985 to 1955 or 1885 looks and beyond... have your Camcorder batteries charged up and ready!

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As a Non - Profit Public Charity, Our Mission is to raise funds and awareness in support of the Michael J. Fox Foundation For Parkinson's Research through the production of our community supported events.  Return to Hill Valley is a 501 (c) (3)  California Corporation. Your Donation is Tax Deductible.

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