Average ROI: NA
ROI Rank: NA
 
Well, let’s just say J. Edwards is so far down the list that they might need a map and a compass to find their way back up to the top. With a status of F-List and a rank of NA, they’re definitely not winning any ROI awards anytime soon. Maybe they should stick to directing cat videos on YouTube instead.
 

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Average ROI: 36%
ROI Rank: 674
 
Well, Jalmari Helander may be on the F-List, but at least he’s in the top 35% of directors in terms of Average ROI in the Fresh Kernels Database. That’s something, right?
 

Jalmari Helander is a Finnish film director, writer, and producer. He is best known for his work on the films Rare Exports: A Christmas Tale and Big Game. Helander began his career in the film industry as a screenwriter and director of short films before making his feature film debut with Rare Exports in 2010. He has won several awards for his work, including the Best Director award at the Sitges Film Festival in 2010.
 

November 21, 1976.
 

Jalmari Helander was born in Helsinki, Finland.
 

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Average ROI: 126%
ROI Rank: 433
 
James Mangold may be ranked 433 out of nearly 2,000 directors in the Fresh Kernels Database, but with an A-List status, he’s still in the top 22%…which is a lot better than my high school GPA.
 

James Mangold is an American film director, screenwriter, and producer. He was born on December 16, 1963, in New York City. Mangold began his career in the film industry in the early 1990s, directing and writing independent films such as Heavy and Cop Land. He gained wider recognition for his work on the biographical drama Walk the Line, which earned him an Academy Award nomination for Best Adapted Screenplay. Mangold has also directed and co-written several other successful films, including 3:10 to Yuma, Knight and Day, and Logan. He is known for his ability to blend genres and create compelling character-driven stories.
 

December 16, 1963.
 

James Mangold was born in New York City, New York.
 

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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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