Average ROI: -7%
ROI Rank: 784
 
Well, Adam Wingard may be a C-List director, but at least he’s in the top 40% of the Fresh Kernels Database in terms of ROI. That’s something, right?
 

Adam Wingard is an American film director, screenwriter, and editor. He is best known for his work in the horror genre, including films such as “You’re Next” and “The Guest.” Wingard has also directed episodes of popular television shows such as “The Walking Dead” and “Outcast.” He most recently directed the highly anticipated film “Godzilla vs. Kong.”
 

December 3, 1982.
 

Adam Wingard was born in Oak Ridge, Tennessee.
 

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Average ROI: NA
ROI Rank: NA
 
Well, let’s just say Alain Guiraudie’s ROI is so fresh, it’s still in the produce section. And with an F-List status, it looks like he might need to add some seasoning to his films.
 

Alain Guiraudie is a French film director and screenwriter known for his works in the queer cinema genre. He was born on July 15, 1964, in Villefranche-de-Rouergue, France. Guiraudie started his career in the 1990s and gained international recognition with his film “Stranger by the Lake” in 2013, which won the Queer Palm at the Cannes Film Festival. He has also directed other notable films such as “No Rest for the Brave” and “Staying Vertical.” Guiraudie’s films often explore themes of sexuality, desire, and identity.
 

April 15, 1964.
 

Albi, France.
 

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Average ROI: -88%
ROI Rank: 996
 
Well, Aleksey German may be on the F-List, but at least they’re in the top 50% of directors with a 996th place ranking and a whopping 0.01% ROI!
 

Aleksey German was a Russian film director known for his unique and unconventional style. He was born on July 20, 1938, in Leningrad, Soviet Union (now Saint Petersburg, Russia). German began his career as a screenwriter and made his directorial debut in 1967 with the film “The Seventh Companion.” He went on to direct several critically acclaimed films, including “Trial on the Road” (1971), “Twenty Days Without War” (1976), and “My Friend Ivan Lapshin” (1984). German was known for his long and complex shots, as well as his use of non-linear storytelling. He passed away on February 21, 2013, in St. Petersburg, Russia.
 

January 19, 1938
 

Aleksey German was born in Leningrad, Soviet Union (now known as Saint Petersburg, Russia).
 

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Average ROI: NA
ROI Rank: NA
 
Well, let’s just say Alexandre Ryder’s Average ROI is so low, it’s like trying to find a needle in a haystack…if the haystack was made up of 1,999 other directors with better ROI percentages. And with a status of F-List, it looks like Ryder might need to start considering a career change.
 

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Average ROI: 249%
ROI Rank: 234
 
Well, Amy Heckerling may be ranked 234 out of nearly 2,000 directors in the Fresh Kernels Database, but at least she’s not on the Z-list…yet. And with a solid 67% Average ROI, she’s definitely not a total flop.
 

Amy Heckerling is an American film director, screenwriter, and producer. She is best known for directing the hit films “Fast Times at Ridgemont High” and “Clueless.” Heckerling has also directed several other successful films, including “Look Who’s Talking,” “National Lampoon’s European Vacation,” and “Loser.” She has won numerous awards for her work, including a BAFTA Award for Best Original Screenplay for “Clueless.”
 

May 7, 1954.
 

Amy Heckerling was born in The Bronx, New York City.
 

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Average ROI: NA
ROI Rank: NA
 
Well, let’s just say Andrew Bujalski’s ROI ranking is so low, it’s like trying to find Waldo in a sea of red and white stripes. And with a D-List status, he’s probably better off sticking to directing cat videos on YouTube. Sorry, Andrew.
 

Unknown.
 

March 29, 1977.
 

Andrew Bujalski was born in Boston, Massachusetts.
 

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Average ROI: -81%
ROI Rank: 966
 
Well, Andrucha Waddington may be on the F-List, but at least they’re in the top 50% of directors in terms of Average ROI. That’s something, right?
 

Andrucha Waddington is a Brazilian film director, born on January 20, 1970, in Rio de Janeiro. He began his career in the film industry as an assistant director and later worked as a producer before directing his first feature film, “Me You Them,” in 2000. The film was a critical and commercial success and won several awards at international film festivals. Waddington has since directed several other films, including “The House of Sand” and “Lope,” and has also worked on television series and documentaries. He is known for his visually stunning films and his ability to tell compelling stories that explore complex themes.
 

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Andrucha Waddington was born in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
 

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Average ROI: NA
ROI Rank: NA
 
Well, let’s just say Anthony Chen’s ROI ranking is so low, it’s like trying to find a needle in a haystack…if the haystack was made up of 1,999 other directors and he was the only needle. And with a status of F-List, it looks like he might need to start considering a career change. Sorry, Anthony.
 

Anthony Chen is a Singaporean film director, writer, and producer. He is best known for his debut feature film, “Ilo Ilo,” which won the Camera d’Or award at the 2013 Cannes Film Festival. Chen has also directed several short films and documentaries, and has been recognized with numerous awards and nominations for his work.
 

October 17, 1984.
 

The birthplace of Director Anthony Chen is Singapore.
 

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Average ROI: NA
ROI Rank: NA
 
Well, let’s just say Asif Kapadia’s ROI ranking is so low, it’s practically underground. We’re talking like 0.0001% status here. Sorry, Asif, looks like you’re on the F-List for now.
 

Asif Kapadia is a British filmmaker known for his documentaries and feature films. He was born in London in 1972 and studied filmmaking at the Royal College of Art. Kapadia’s breakthrough film was the documentary “The Warrior” (2001), which won the BAFTA Award for Best British Film. He went on to direct several acclaimed documentaries, including “Senna” (2010) and “Amy” (2015), both of which won BAFTA Awards and were nominated for Academy Awards. Kapadia’s feature films include “Far North” (2007) and “Ali and Nino” (2016).
 

September 17, 1972.
 

Asif Kapadia was born in London, England.
 

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Average ROI: 143%
ROI Rank: 395
 
Well, Barry Sonnenfeld may be on the F-List, but at least he’s in the top 20% of directors in terms of Average ROI. So, he’s like the cool kid in detention – not great, but definitely not the worst.
 

Barry Sonnenfeld is an American filmmaker and television director known for his work on films such as “The Addams Family,” “Men in Black,” and “Get Shorty.” He began his career as a cinematographer, working on films such as “Blood Simple” and “Raising Arizona” before transitioning to directing. Sonnenfeld has also directed episodes of popular television shows such as “Pushing Daisies” and “A Series of Unfortunate Events.”
 

April 1, 1953.
 

Barry Sonnenfeld was born in New York City.
 

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