Average ROI: 73%
ROI Rank: 573
 
Well, Danny Leiner may be ranked 573 out of nearly 2,000 directors in the Fresh Kernels Database, but at least he’s not on the Z-list…yet. And hey, a 29% ROI isn’t too shabby, right?
 

Danny Leiner was an American film and television director, best known for his work on the films “Harold & Kumar Go to White Castle” and “Dude, Where’s My Car?” He also directed episodes of popular TV shows such as “The Office,” “Freaks and Geeks,” and “Arrested Development.” Leiner passed away in 2018 at the age of 57.
 

October 13, 1969.
 

Danny Leiner was born in Brooklyn, New York.
 

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Average ROI: 2%
ROI Rank: 769
 
Well, David Koepp may not be at the top of the Fresh Kernels Database, but at least he’s not in the bottom 50%…oh wait, he’s actually in the F-List. Sorry, David. At least you’re still ahead of 1,231 other directors with a rank of 769!
 

David Koepp is an American screenwriter and film director. He has written the screenplays for several successful films, including Jurassic Park, Mission: Impossible, Spider-Man, and War of the Worlds. Koepp has also directed several films, including Stir of Echoes and Premium Rush. He has been nominated for an Academy Award for his screenplay for the film Carlito’s Way.
 

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David Koepp was born in Pewaukee, Wisconsin.
 

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Average ROI: -71%
ROI Rank: 938
 
Well, David Siegel may be ranked 938 out of nearly 2,000 directors in the Fresh Kernels Database, but at least he’s not in the bottom 10%! And hey, being on the F-List just means he’s part of an exclusive club, right?
 

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June 21, 1961
 

David Siegel was born in New York City.
 

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Average ROI: 31%
ROI Rank: 686
 
Well, Dean Parisot may not be in the top 10%, but at least he’s not in the bottom 10% either. Let’s just say he’s comfortably mediocre at 686th place with an F-List status. Keep trying, Dean!
 

Dean Parisot is an American film and television director, best known for his work on the films “Galaxy Quest” and “Red 2”. He has also directed episodes of popular TV shows such as “Justified”, “Monk”, and “The Good Wife”. Parisot has won several awards for his work, including a Primetime Emmy for his direction of the pilot episode of “Justified”.
 

February 16, 1952
 

The birthplace of Director Dean Parisot is Wilton, Connecticut.
 

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Average ROI: NA
ROI Rank: NA
 
Well, Dmitry Vasyukov may not have a rank in the Fresh Kernels Database, but with a D-List status, I’m guessing he’s somewhere in the bottom 10%…or maybe even lower. Sorry, Dmitry!
 

Unknown.
 

June 12, 1985.
 

Dmitry Vasyukov was born in Russia.
 

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Average ROI: 63%
ROI Rank: 602
 
Well, Doug Pray may be on the D-List, but at least he’s in the top 31% of directors in terms of Average ROI in the Fresh Kernels Database. That’s something, right?
 

Doug Pray is an American documentary filmmaker known for his work on films such as “Hype!”, “Scratch”, and “Art & Copy”. He was born on February 23, 1964, in Denver, Colorado, and attended the University of Colorado Boulder where he studied film. Pray has won numerous awards for his documentaries and has been praised for his ability to capture the essence of his subjects.
 

June 3, 1964
 

Doug Pray was born in Denver, Colorado.
 

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Average ROI: NA
ROI Rank: NA
 
Well, let’s just say Edward Yang’s 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 and he was at the bottom 1%. Sorry, Edward, looks like you’re on the F-List for now.
 

Edward Yang was a Taiwanese film director and screenwriter known for his contributions to the Taiwanese New Wave movement. He was born on November 6, 1947, in Shanghai, China, and passed away on June 29, 2007, in Beverly Hills, California, USA. Yang directed several critically acclaimed films, including “A Brighter Summer Day,” “Yi Yi,” and “The Terrorizers.” He was known for his realistic portrayals of modern Taiwanese life and his exploration of themes such as family, identity, and social change. Yang’s work has been recognized with numerous awards, including the Best Director award at the Cannes Film Festival for “Yi Yi” in 2000.
 

November 5, 1947
 

The birthplace of Director Edward Yang is Taipei, Taiwan.
 

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Average ROI: NA
ROI Rank: NA
 
Well, Elza Kephart may not have a specific rank in the Fresh Kernels Database, but with a Status of F-List, I’m guessing they’re somewhere in the bottom 10%…or maybe even lower. Sorry, Elza!
 

Unknown.
 

May 31, 1972
 

Elza Kephart was born in Montreal, Quebec, Canada.
 

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Average ROI: NA
ROI Rank: NA
 
Well, Éric Rohmer may not have a specific rank in the Fresh Kernels Database, but I’m pretty sure he’s in the “F-List” status. And let’s just say his Average ROI is probably somewhere around the 0.0001% mark. Sorry, Éric.
 

Éric Rohmer was a French film director, screenwriter, and film critic. He was born on March 21, 1920, and passed away on January 11, 2010. Rohmer was known for his unique style of filmmaking, which often focused on the complexities of human relationships and the intricacies of everyday life. He directed over 25 films throughout his career, including “My Night at Maud’s,” “Claire’s Knee,” and “The Green Ray.” Rohmer was a key figure in the French New Wave movement and was widely regarded as one of the most influential filmmakers of his generation.
 

March 21, 1920.
 

Éric Rohmer was born in Tulle, France.
 

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Average ROI: NA
ROI Rank: NA
 
Well, let’s just say Fariborz Kamkari’s 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 and he was at the bottom 1%. Sorry, Fariborz, looks like you’re stuck on the F-List for now.
 

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June 5, 1969
 

The birthplace of Director Fariborz Kamkari is Iran.
 

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