Average ROI: -90%
ROI Rank: 1,003
 
Well, Hans Petter Moland may be in the F-List status, but at least he’s in the top 50% of directors with a 50.15% Average ROI in the Fresh Kernels Database. That’s something, right?
 

Hans Petter Moland is a Norwegian film director, born on October 17, 1955. He has directed several critically acclaimed films, including “Aberdeen,” “The Beautiful Country,” and “Out Stealing Horses.” Moland is known for his ability to create complex characters and explore themes of identity, family, and loss. He has won numerous awards for his work, including the Amanda Award for Best Director in 1996 and 2014.
 

December 16, 1955
 

Hans Petter Moland was born in Oslo, Norway.
 

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Average ROI: 71%
ROI Rank: 579
 
Well, Henry Selick 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 579th place with an F-List status. Keep reaching for the stars, Henry!
 

Henry Selick is an American stop-motion director, producer, and writer. He is best known for directing the animated films “The Nightmare Before Christmas” and “Coraline.” Selick has also worked on other notable films such as “James and the Giant Peach” and “Monkeybone.” He has received critical acclaim for his unique style and ability to bring fantastical worlds to life through stop-motion animation.
 

November 29, 1952
 

Henry Selick was born in Glen Ridge, New Jersey.
 

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Average ROI: 282%
ROI Rank: 195
 
Well, Igor Kovalyov may be on the F-List, but at least he’s in the top 10% of directors in terms of Average ROI in the Fresh Kernels Database. So, he’s got that going for him, which is nice.
 

Igor Kovalyov is a Russian-American animator and director known for his work on the animated television series “Rugrats” and the film “The Rugrats Movie.” He was born in Kiev, Ukraine in 1963 and studied animation at the Moscow State University of Printing Arts. Kovalyov immigrated to the United States in 1989 and began working for Klasky Csupo, where he directed several episodes of “Rugrats” and “Aaahh!!! Real Monsters.” He also directed the short film “Hen, His Wife” and the feature film “Milch.” Kovalyov’s animation style is known for its surreal and whimsical qualities.
 

June 17, 1963.
 

Igor Kovalyov was born in Kiev, Ukraine.
 

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Average ROI: NA
ROI Rank: NA
 
Well, let’s just say J.J. Abrams is somewhere in the middle of the pack with a solid 50% ROI. But hey, at least they’re not on the D-List…yet. #FListStatus
 

J.J. Abrams is an American film and television director, producer, and screenwriter. He is best known for his work on popular TV shows such as Lost, Alias, and Fringe, as well as for directing blockbuster films like Star Wars: The Force Awakens and the Star Trek reboot series. Abrams has won numerous awards for his work, including Primetime Emmy Awards, Writers Guild of America Awards, and Saturn Awards. He is also the founder of the production company Bad Robot Productions.
 

June 26, 1966
 

J.J. Abrams was born in New York City, New York.
 

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Average ROI: NA
ROI Rank: NA
 
Well, James Algar may not have a rank in the Fresh Kernels Database, but I’m sure he’s still the number one director in his mom’s heart. And with a status of F-List, he’s probably just happy to be included at all. Let’s give him a round of applause for trying! *claps awkwardly*
 

James Algar was an American film director, screenwriter, and producer. He was born on June 11, 1912, in Modesto, California, and passed away on February 26, 1998, in Carmel, California. Algar worked for Walt Disney Productions for over 40 years, where he directed and produced several films, including “Fantasia,” “The Living Desert,” and “The Vanishing Prairie.” He was also a sequence director for “Bambi” and “The Jungle Book.” Algar won several awards for his work, including three Academy Awards.
 

November 10, 1912
 

James Algar, the director and sequence crew member, was born in Modesto, California.
 

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Average ROI: 60%
ROI Rank: 607
 
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James McTeigue is an Australian film director known for his work on the films V for Vendetta, Ninja Assassin, and The Raven. He began his career as an assistant director on The Matrix trilogy and has also worked on other notable films such as Star Wars Episode II: Attack of the Clones and The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey.
 

November 29, 1967.
 

James McTeigue was born in Sydney, Australia.
 

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Average ROI: NA
ROI Rank: NA
 
Well, Jane Schoenbrun 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%. Better luck next time, Jane!
 

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August 12, 1989.
 

The birthplace of Director Jane Schoenbrun is New York City.
 

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Average ROI: -99%
ROI Rank: 1,032
 
Well, Jean-François Richet may be ranked 1032 out of nearly 2,000 directors in the Fresh Kernels Database, but hey, at least they made the top 50%…of the F-List. Keep reaching for the stars, Jean-François!
 

Jean-François Richet is a French film director known for his work on the films “Mesrine: Killer Instinct” and “Mesrine: Public Enemy No. 1”. He has also directed the films “Assault on Precinct 13” and “Blood Father”. Richet was born on July 2, 1966, in Paris, France.
 

July 1, 1966
 

Jean-François Richet was born in Paris, France.
 

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Average ROI: NA
ROI Rank: NA
 
Well, Jeff Stilson may not have a specific rank in the Fresh Kernels Database, but I’m guessing he’s somewhere in the 99.9% percentile. And with a C-List status, he’s probably just happy to be included at all.
 

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Jeff Stilson was born in the United States.
 

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Average ROI: -64%
ROI Rank: 918
 
Well, Jerry Zaks may be ranked 918 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 46% ROI isn’t too shabby, right?
 

Jerry Zaks is an American stage and film director, born on September 7, 1946, in Stuttgart, Germany. He is best known for his work in the theater, having won four Tony Awards for his direction of various Broadway productions. Some of his notable works include “The House of Blue Leaves,” “Six Degrees of Separation,” and “Guys and Dolls.” Zaks has also directed several films, including “Marvin’s Room” and “Who Do You Love.” He is considered one of the most influential directors in American theater.
 

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Jerry Zaks was born in Stuttgart, Germany.
 

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