Average ROI: 16%
ROI Rank: 728
 
Well, Chris Butler may be on the F-List, but at least he’s in the top 40% of directors in terms of ROI. That’s something, right?
 

Chris Butler is a British animator, writer, and director known for his work on the stop-motion animated films “ParaNorman” and “Missing Link.” He began his career at Laika Studios as a storyboard artist and animator before moving on to writing and directing. Butler has also worked on other animated films such as “Corpse Bride” and “Coraline.”
 

July 14, 1974
 

Chris Butler was born in Liverpool, England.
 

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Average ROI: NA
ROI Rank: NA
 
Well, Christian Schwochow may not have a rank in the Fresh Kernels Database, but I’m sure he’s at least in the top 99.9% of directors who have never been ranked. And with a Status of F-List, he’s definitely living up to his name as a “Schwochow” performer.
 

Christian Schwochow is a German film and television director. He was born on September 23, 1978, in Bergen auf Rügen, East Germany. Schwochow studied directing at the Konrad Wolf Film University of Babelsberg and began his career directing short films and television dramas. He gained critical acclaim for his feature films, including “November Child” (2008), “Cracks in the Shell” (2011), and “West” (2013). Schwochow has also directed several episodes of popular German television series, including “Tatort” and “Bad Banks.” He has won numerous awards for his work, including the Bavarian Film Award for Best Director in 2013.
 

October 23, 1978.
 

Christian Schwochow was born in Bergen auf Rügen, Germany.
 

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Average ROI: 476%
ROI Rank: 73
 
Well, Chuck Russell may be ranked 73rd in the Fresh Kernels Database, but at least he’s not on the F-List…oh wait, nevermind. *rimshot*
 

Chuck Russell is an American film director, producer, and screenwriter. He is best known for directing films such as “A Nightmare on Elm Street 3: Dream Warriors,” “The Blob,” “The Mask,” and “Eraser.” Russell has also worked on several television shows, including “The Adventures of Brisco County Jr.” and “Touch.” He began his career as a writer and director of low-budget horror films before moving on to bigger projects.
 

March 9, 1958.
 

Chuck Russell was born in Park Ridge, Illinois.
 

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Average ROI: 71%
ROI Rank: 581
 
Well, Connor may not be in the top 10%, but at least they’re not in the bottom 50% either. And with an A-List status, they’re probably too busy sipping martinis with the big shots to even care about their ROI ranking.
 

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The birthplace of Director Connor is unknown to me.
 

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Average ROI: NA
ROI Rank: NA
 
Well, let’s just say that Cristina Gallego’s ROI is so high, she’s probably sitting on a throne made of popcorn kernels. And even though she’s currently on the C-List, we have a feeling she’s about to get a promotion to the A-List real soon.
 

Cristina Gallego is a Colombian film director, producer, and screenwriter. She is best known for co-directing and producing the critically acclaimed film “Birds of Passage” (2018), which was selected as the Colombian entry for the Best Foreign Language Film at the 91st Academy Awards. Gallego has also produced several other award-winning films, including “Embrace of the Serpent” (2015) and “The Wind Journeys” (2009). She is considered one of the most influential filmmakers in Latin America.
 

August 14, 1978
 

Cristina Gallego was born in Bogotá, Colombia.
 

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Average ROI: NA
ROI Rank: NA
 
Well, let’s just say Dan Sturman’s ROI ranking is so low, it’s like trying to find Waldo in a sea of red and white stripes. And with a status of F-List, it’s safe to say he won’t be getting any calls from Hollywood anytime soon. Sorry, Dan.
 

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May 31, 1965
 

Dan Sturman was born in the United States.
 

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Average ROI: 68%
ROI Rank: 591
 
Well, Daniele Luchetti may not be at the top of the Fresh Kernels Database in terms of Average ROI, but at least they’re not at the bottom! Let’s just say they’re in the top 30%…which is still better than being on the F-List.
 

Daniele Luchetti is an Italian film director, screenwriter, and actor. He was born on May 25, 1960, in Rome, Italy. Luchetti began his career as a screenwriter and later transitioned to directing. He has directed several critically acclaimed films, including “My Brother Is an Only Child,” “La Nostra Vita,” and “Those Happy Years.” Luchetti’s films often explore themes of family, politics, and social issues. He has won several awards for his work, including the Best Director award at the Venice Film Festival for “My Brother Is an Only Child.”
 

September 25, 1960.
 

Daniele Luchetti was born in Rome, Italy.
 

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Average ROI: 43%
ROI Rank: 665
 
Well, David F. Sandberg may be ranked 665 out of nearly 2,000 directors in the Fresh Kernels Database, but hey, at least he’s not in the bottom 50%…right? And let’s not forget, he’s a solid B-Lister, which is like being the middle child of Hollywood. Not too shabby!
 

David F. Sandberg is a Swedish film director known for his work in the horror genre. He gained recognition for his short film “Lights Out,” which he later adapted into a feature film. Sandberg has also directed the horror films “Annabelle: Creation” and “Shazam!” He is known for his use of practical effects and his ability to create tension and scares through sound and lighting.
 

July 21, 1981.
 

David F. Sandberg was born in Sweden.
 

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Average ROI: NA
ROI Rank: NA
 
Well, let’s just say David Mirkin’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 with a status of F-List, it’s safe to say he won’t be getting any calls from Hollywood anytime soon. Sorry, David.
 

David Mirkin is an American television and film director, writer, and producer. He is best known for his work on the television series The Simpsons, where he served as showrunner and executive producer. Mirkin has also directed several films, including Romy and Michele’s High School Reunion and Heartbreakers. He has won several awards for his work, including a Primetime Emmy Award for his work on The Simpsons.
 

March 17, 1955
 

David Mirkin was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
 

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Average ROI: NA
ROI Rank: NA
 
Well, let’s just say de Clermont-Tonnerre’s Average ROI puts them in the top [insert low percentage here] of directors in the Fresh Kernels Database. But with a Status of F-List, they might want to consider a career change…maybe to accounting?
 

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