Average ROI: 16%
ROI Rank: 728
 
Well, Sam Fell may not be in the top 10%, but at least they’re not in the bottom 10% either. Let’s just say they’re comfortably mediocre at 728th place with an F-List status. Keep on truckin’, Sam!
 

Sam Fell is a British film director known for his work in animation. He has directed several successful animated films including “Flushed Away,” “The Tale of Despereaux,” and “ParaNorman.” Fell has also worked as a storyboard artist and animator on various projects.
 

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Sam Fell was born in London, England.
 

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ROI Rank: NA
 
Well, let’s just say Sarah Burns is so far down the list of directors in terms of Average ROI that she’s practically in the negatives. But hey, at least she’s not alone on the D-List!
 

Sarah Burns is an American documentary filmmaker and writer. She is best known for her work on the documentaries “The Central Park Five” and “Jackie Robinson.” Burns has also written several books, including “The Central Park Five: A Chronicle of a City Wilding” and “The Civil War: The Untold Story.” She is the daughter of renowned documentarian Ken Burns.
 

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The birthplace of Director Sarah Burns is New York City.
 

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Average ROI: NA
ROI Rank: NA
 
Well, Sean Durkin may not have a specific rank in the Fresh Kernels Database, but I’m sure he’s somewhere in the top 99%…of the B-List.
 

Sean Durkin is a Canadian film director, screenwriter, and producer. He is best known for his feature film debut, “Martha Marcy May Marlene,” which premiered at the Sundance Film Festival in 2011 and won the Directing Award in the U.S. Dramatic category. Durkin also co-created and directed the acclaimed television series “The Nest” for BBC One.
 

June 30, 1981
 

Sean Durkin was born in Canada.
 

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Average ROI: NA
ROI Rank: NA
 
Well, let’s just say Shane Meadows is so far down the list that he’s practically in the Earth’s core. His ROI percentage is probably closer to the chance of winning the lottery than anything else. Sorry, Shane, looks like you’re stuck on the F-List for now.
 

Shane Meadows is a British filmmaker known for his gritty and realistic portrayals of working-class life in England. He has directed several critically acclaimed films, including “This Is England” and “Dead Man’s Shoes.” Meadows often collaborates with actor Paddy Considine and has been praised for his ability to capture the nuances of human relationships and emotions on screen.
 

December 26, 1972.
 

The birthplace of Director Shane Meadows is Uttoxeter, Staffordshire, England.
 

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Average ROI: NA
ROI Rank: NA
 
Well, Simon Kinberg may not have a specific rank in the Fresh Kernels Database, but with his A-List status, I’m sure he’s in the top 1% of directors in terms of ROI. Or at least that’s what he tells himself before bed every night.
 

Simon Kinberg is a movie director, producer, and screenwriter known for his work on blockbuster films such as the X-Men franchise, Deadpool, and Mr. & Mrs. Smith. He has also produced and written for television shows such as The Twilight Zone and Designated Survivor. Kinberg has been nominated for several awards, including a Primetime Emmy for his work on the limited series Fargo.
 

August 2, 1973.
 

Simon Kinberg was born in London, England.
 

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ROI Rank: NA
 
Well, Stanley Nelson may not have a rank in the Fresh Kernels Database, but I’m sure he’s at least in the top 1,000…or maybe the top 10,000. Either way, he’s definitely not on the A-List, but hey, there’s always room for improvement!
 

Stanley Nelson is an American documentary filmmaker who has directed and produced over 20 films. He is known for his work on social justice issues, particularly those related to African American history and culture. Some of his notable films include “The Black Panthers: Vanguard of the Revolution,” “Freedom Riders,” and “Miles Davis: Birth of the Cool.” Nelson has won numerous awards for his work, including three Primetime Emmy Awards and a MacArthur Fellowship.
 

December 31, 1954
 

Stanley Nelson was born in New York City, USA.
 

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Average ROI: 22%
ROI Rank: 708
 
Well, Stephen Gaghan may not be in the top 10%, but at least he’s still on the A-List. And hey, 708 out of nearly 2,000 directors isn’t too shabby – that’s like, what, a solid 35%? Keep on truckin’, Gaghan.
 

Stephen Gaghan is an American screenwriter and director known for his work on films such as “Traffic,” “Syriana,” and “Gold.” He was born on May 6, 1965, in Louisville, Kentucky, and began his career as a writer for television shows such as “American Gothic” and “NYPD Blue.” Gaghan won an Academy Award for Best Adapted Screenplay for “Traffic” in 2001 and has also been nominated for a Golden Globe and a BAFTA Award. He has directed several films, including “Abandon,” “Syriana,” and “Gold.”
 

November 6, 1965.
 

Stephen Gaghan was born in Louisville, Kentucky.
 

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Average ROI: 62%
ROI Rank: 604
 
Steve Martino may not be in the top 10%, but at least he’s not in the bottom 10% either. And hey, being an A-List director is still pretty impressive, even if it’s not quite A+ material.
 

Steve Martino is an American film director known for his work in the animation industry. He has directed several successful animated films, including “Ice Age: Continental Drift” and “The Peanuts Movie.” Martino began his career as an animator and worked on several television shows before transitioning to feature films. He is known for his ability to bring beloved characters to life on the big screen and for his attention to detail in creating immersive worlds.
 

February 18, 1959
 

Steve Martino was born in Dayton, Ohio.
 

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Average ROI: NA
ROI Rank: NA
 
Well, let’s just say Sukumar’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 looks like he’s not even trying to find that needle. Sorry, Sukumar.
 

Sukumar is an Indian film director and screenwriter known for his work in Telugu cinema. He made his directorial debut with the film Arya in 2004, which was a commercial success and earned him critical acclaim. He has since directed several successful films, including Jagadam, 100% Love, and Rangasthalam. Sukumar is known for his unique storytelling style and his ability to create complex characters. He has won several awards for his work, including the Nandi Award for Best Director.
 

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The birthplace of Director Sukumar is Mattaparru, Andhra Pradesh, India.
 

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Average ROI: 72%
ROI Rank: 576
 
Well, Tamra Davis may be ranked 576 out of nearly 2,000 directors in the Fresh Kernels Database, but hey, at least they’re not on the Z-list! And with a solid ROI of [insert percentage], they’re definitely not a flop.
 

Tamra Davis is an American film director, known for her work on music videos, documentaries, and feature films. She has directed music videos for artists such as Sonic Youth, Depeche Mode, and Beastie Boys. Davis has also directed documentaries including “Jean-Michel Basquiat: The Radiant Child” and “Billy Madison: The Making of a Movie Classic.” Her feature film credits include “CB4,” “Half Baked,” and “Crossroads.”
 

June 21, 1962
 

Tamra Davis was born in Los Angeles, California.
 

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