Average ROI: 10%
ROI Rank: 748
 
Well, Jane Campion may be on the F-List, but at least she’s in the top 40% of directors in terms of Average ROI in the Fresh Kernels Database. That’s something, right?
 

Jane Campion is a New Zealand film director, screenwriter, and producer. She is best known for her films “The Piano” and “Bright Star,” both of which received critical acclaim and numerous awards. Campion was the first female director to win the Palme d’Or at the Cannes Film Festival for “The Piano” in 1993. She has also directed episodes of the television series “Top of the Lake” and “The Power.”
 

April 29, 1954
 

Jane Campion was born in Wellington, New Zealand.
 

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Average ROI: 287%
ROI Rank: 189
 
Well, Je-kyu Kang may be on the F-List, but at least he’s in the top 10% of directors in terms of ROI. I guess he’s the king of the F-Listers!
 

Je-kyu Kang is a South Korean film director, screenwriter, and producer. He is best known for his epic war films, including “Shiri” (1999) and “Taegukgi: The Brotherhood of War” (2004). Kang has won numerous awards for his work, including Best Director at the Blue Dragon Film Awards and the Grand Bell Awards. He is considered one of the most influential filmmakers in South Korea.
 

January 3, 1971.
 

Je-kyu Kang was born in South Korea.
 

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Average ROI: NA
ROI Rank: NA
 
Well, Jeff Preiss may not have a rank in the Fresh Kernels Database, but I’m pretty sure he’s in the top 0% of directors when it comes to making me laugh with his F-List status.
 

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June 23, 1961
 

Jeff Preiss was born in the United States.
 

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Average ROI: NA
ROI Rank: NA
 
Well, let’s just say Jeremy Sims is so far down the list that he’s practically in the negatives. Sorry, Jeremy, looks like you’re on the F-List for now.
 

Jeremy Sims is an Australian film, television, and theatre director, as well as an actor and writer. He was born on January 10, 1966, in Perth, Western Australia. Sims has directed several award-winning films, including “Last Cab to Darwin,” “Beneath Hill 60,” and “Wayne.” He has also directed episodes of popular Australian television shows such as “House Husbands” and “Cleverman.” In addition to his directing work, Sims has acted in numerous films and television shows, including “Changi,” “Fireflies,” and “The Sapphires.”
 

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Jeremy Sims was born in Perth, Western Australia.
 

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Average ROI: NA
ROI Rank: NA
 
Well, let’s just say Jim Sotos is so far down the list of directors in the Fresh Kernels Database that he’s practically in the negatives. His F-List status is just the cherry on top of that sad percentage.
 

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The birthplace of Director Jim Sotos is Chicago, Illinois.
 

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Average ROI: 150%
ROI Rank: 385
 
Well, Joe Ranft may be at 385 in the Fresh Kernels Database, but at least he’s not on the Z-List with the likes of Tommy Wiseau. And hey, a 385 ranking means he’s in the top 20% of directors, so he’s got that going for him!
 

Joe Ranft was an American animator, storyboard artist, and voice actor. He was best known for his work at Pixar Animation Studios, where he worked on films such as Toy Story, A Bug’s Life, and Cars. Ranft also worked on several other animated films, including The Lion King and Beauty and the Beast. He passed away in a car accident in 2005.
 

August 13, 1960.
 

Joe Ranft was born in Pasadena, California.
 

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Average ROI: NA
ROI Rank: NA
 
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John Carney is an Irish film director, screenwriter, and musician. He is best known for his work on the films “Once,” “Begin Again,” and “Sing Street.” Carney began his career as a bassist for the Irish rock band The Frames before transitioning to filmmaking. He has won numerous awards for his work, including an Academy Award for Best Original Song for “Falling Slowly” from “Once.”
 

May 14, 1972.
 

John Carney was born in Dublin, Ireland.
 

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Average ROI: 119%
ROI Rank: 452
 
Well, John Lee Hancock may not be in the top 10%, but at least he’s not in the bottom 10% either. He’s like the middle child of the Fresh Kernels Database, with a solid B-list status and a respectable 452nd rank out of nearly 2,000 directors. Keep on chugging, John!
 

John Lee Hancock is an American film director, screenwriter, and producer. He was born on December 15, 1956, in Longview, Texas. Hancock began his career as a writer for television shows such as “The Adventures of Brisco County Jr.” and “L.A. Law.” He made his directorial debut with the film “Hard Time Romance” in 1991. Hancock is best known for directing the films “The Rookie,” “The Blind Side,” and “Saving Mr. Banks.” He has also written and produced several films throughout his career. Hancock continues to work in the film industry and is considered one of the most successful directors in Hollywood.
 

December 15, 1956.
 

John Lee Hancock was born in Longview, Texas.
 

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Average ROI: -22%
ROI Rank: 819
 
Well, John Sayles may not be in the top 10%, but at least he’s not in the bottom 10% either. With a rank of 819 out of nearly 2,000 directors, he’s like the middle child of the B-List directors. Keep on truckin’, John!
 

John Sayles is an American independent filmmaker, screenwriter, and author. He was born on September 28, 1950, in Schenectady, New York. Sayles has directed over 18 feature films, including “Matewan,” “Lone Star,” and “Passion Fish.” He is known for his socially conscious and politically charged films that often explore issues of race, class, and gender. Sayles has also written screenplays for other directors, including “Piranha” and “The Howling.” In addition to his film work, Sayles is also a prolific author, having written several novels and short story collections.
 

September 28, 1950.
 

John Sayles was born in Schenectady, New York.
 

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Average ROI: 476%
ROI Rank: 72
 
Well, Jon Watts may be ranked 72 out of nearly 2,000 directors in the Fresh Kernels Database, but at least he’s not on the F-List…oh wait, nevermind.
 

Jon Watts is an American film director, screenwriter, and producer. He is best known for directing the Marvel Cinematic Universe film Spider-Man: Homecoming and its sequel Spider-Man: Far From Home. Watts also directed the horror films Clown and Cop Car. Prior to his work in film, he directed music videos and commercials.
 

June 27, 1981
 

Jon Watts was born in Fountain, Colorado.
 

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