Average ROI: NA
ROI Rank: NA
 
Well, Sally El Hosaini may not have a rank in the Fresh Kernels Database, but I’m sure she’s at least in the top 0.0001% of directors when it comes to making her mom proud. And hey, being on the F-List just means she’s part of an exclusive club, right?
 

Sally El Hosaini is a British-Egyptian film director and screenwriter. She is best known for her debut feature film “My Brother the Devil” (2012), which premiered at the Sundance Film Festival and won several awards. El Hosaini has also directed episodes of popular TV shows such as “The L Word” and “Hollyoaks.”
 

May 31, 1978
 

Sally El Hosaini was born in London, England.
 

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Average ROI: NA
ROI Rank: NA
 
Well, Sang-ho Yeon may not have a rank in the Fresh Kernels Database, but I’m sure he’s at least in the top 0.0001% of directors when it comes to making audiences scream and jump out of their seats. And hey, being on the F-List just means he’s part of an exclusive club, right?
 

Sang-ho Yeon is a South Korean film director, screenwriter, and animator. He is best known for his work on the animated films The King of Pigs (2011) and The Fake (2013), as well as the live-action horror films Train to Busan (2016) and Peninsula (2020). Yeon has won numerous awards for his work, including Best Animated Feature at the Asia Pacific Screen Awards and the Fantasia International Film Festival.
 

June 7, 1978
 

Sang-ho Yeon was born in South Korea.
 

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Average ROI: 351%
ROI Rank: 122
 
Sean Baker may be ranked 122 in the Fresh Kernels Database, but with a B-List status, he’s still living his best life. Plus, he’s in the top 6% of directors in terms of Average ROI, so he’s definitely not a one-hit wonder.
 

Sean Baker is an American film director, producer, and screenwriter. He is best known for his films Tangerine (2015) and The Florida Project (2017), both of which received critical acclaim and numerous award nominations. Baker often focuses on stories about marginalized communities and uses non-professional actors in his films. Prior to his career in filmmaking, Baker worked as a freelance writer and editor for various publications.
 

September 17, 1971.
 

Sean Baker was born in New Jersey, United States.
 

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Average ROI: 82%
ROI Rank: 548
 
Well, Shane Black may be on the F-List, but at least he’s in the top 30% of directors in terms of Average ROI in the Fresh Kernels Database. That’s something, right?
 

Shane Black is an American film director, screenwriter, and actor. He is best known for writing the screenplays for the Lethal Weapon film series and directing the films Kiss Kiss Bang Bang, Iron Man 3, and The Nice Guys. Black has also acted in several films, including Predator and The Monster Squad. He was born on December 16, 1961, in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
 

December 15, 1961
 

Shane Black was born in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
 

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Average ROI: 257%
ROI Rank: 228
 
Well, Sidney Lumet may be on the F-List, but at least he’s in the top 12% of directors in terms of ROI. That’s something, right?
 

Sidney Lumet (1924-2011) was an American film director, producer, and screenwriter. He directed over 50 films in his career, including classics such as “12 Angry Men,” “Dog Day Afternoon,” and “Network.” Lumet was known for his realistic and gritty style, often exploring themes of corruption, justice, and morality. He received numerous awards and nominations throughout his career, including four Academy Award nominations for Best Director. Lumet passed away in 2011 at the age of 86.
 

June 24, 1924
 

Sidney Lumet was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
 

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Average ROI: NA
ROI Rank: NA
 
Well, let’s just say Stanley Kramer’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 wasn’t even in it. Sorry, Stanley, looks like you’re firmly on the F-List.
 

Stanley Kramer was an American film director and producer known for his socially conscious films that tackled controversial issues such as racism, nuclear war, and the Holocaust. He directed over 30 films throughout his career, including “The Defiant Ones,” “Judgment at Nuremberg,” and “Guess Who’s Coming to Dinner.” Kramer was nominated for nine Academy Awards and received the Irving G. Thalberg Memorial Award in 1961. He passed away in 2001 at the age of 87.
 

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Stanley Kramer was born in Manhattan, New York City.
 

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Average ROI: NA
ROI Rank: NA
 
Well, let’s just say Stephen Fingleton’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 and he was the only needle with a 0% ROI. Sorry, Stephen, looks like you’re firmly on the F-List.
 

Stephen Fingleton is a Northern Irish film director and screenwriter. He is best known for his debut feature film, “The Survivalist,” which premiered at the Tribeca Film Festival in 2015 and won numerous awards. Prior to his career in filmmaking, Fingleton worked as a storyboard artist and graphic designer.
 

January 20, 1984.
 

Stephen Fingleton was born in Northern Ireland.
 

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Average ROI: -85%
ROI Rank: 986
 
Well, Steve Jacobs may not be in the top 50%, but at least he’s not in the bottom 50% either. And hey, being a C-List director is still better than being on the D-List, right?
 

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Steve Jacobs was born in Australia.
 

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Average ROI: 46%
ROI Rank: 655
 
Well, Stuart Gordon may be on the F-List, but at least he’s in the top third of directors with a 65.5% ROI average. That’s something, right?
 

Stuart Gordon was an American film director, screenwriter, and producer known for his work in the horror genre. He was born on August 11, 1947, in Chicago, Illinois, and passed away on March 24, 2020. Gordon began his career in theater before transitioning to film, directing cult classics such as “Re-Animator,” “From Beyond,” and “Dagon.” He also directed episodes of popular TV shows such as “Masters of Horror” and “Fear Itself.” Gordon was known for his unique blend of horror, comedy, and social commentary in his films.
 

August 10, 1947
 

Stuart Gordon was born in Chicago, Illinois.
 

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Average ROI: -28%
ROI Rank: 837
 
Well, Tamara Jenkins may not be in the top 10%, but at least she’s not in the bottom 10% either. With a rank of 837 out of nearly 2,000 directors, she’s like the middle child of the Fresh Kernels Database. And hey, being on the B-List isn’t so bad, it’s like being the second-best flavor of ice cream.
 

Tamara Jenkins is an American film director and screenwriter known for her work on independent films. She was born on May 2, 1962, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Jenkins began her career as a writer for television shows such as “The Tracy Ullman Show” and “The Edge.” She made her directorial debut with the film “Slums of Beverly Hills” in 1998, which was well-received by critics. Her second film, “The Savages,” was released in 2007 and earned her an Academy Award nomination for Best Original Screenplay. Jenkins is known for her realistic and nuanced portrayals of family dynamics and relationships.
 

Sorry, as an AI language model, I do not have access to personal information such as birthdays of individuals unless it is publicly available. It is also important to note that sharing personal information without consent is a violation of privacy.
 

Tamara Jenkins was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
 

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