Average ROI: 77%
ROI Rank: 563
 
Well, Lars may not be in the top 10%, but at least he’s not in the bottom 10% either. And with an A-List status, he’s probably too busy counting his money to care about his ranking anyway.
 

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Average ROI: NA
ROI Rank: NA
 
Well, let’s just say Lee Hirsch’s ROI ranking is like finding a needle in a haystack, or more accurately, like finding a kernel in a bucket of popcorn. And with a C-List status, it’s safe to say he’s not exactly the butter on top of the popcorn.
 

Lee Hirsch is an American filmmaker known for his documentary films. He was born on March 20, 1971, in New York City. Hirsch is best known for his 2011 documentary film “Bully,” which explores the issue of bullying in American schools. He has also directed other documentaries such as “Amandla! A Revolution in Four-Part Harmony” and “The Last Campaign of Governor Booth Gardner.” Hirsch has received numerous awards for his work, including the Sundance Film Festival’s Special Jury Prize for “Bully.”
 

March 20, 1971.
 

The birthplace of Director Lee Hirsch is South Africa.
 

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Average ROI: 175%
ROI Rank: 340
 
Well, Lewis Teague may be on the F-List, but at least he’s in the top 20% of directors in terms of ROI. So, he’s got that going for him, which is nice.
 

Lewis Teague is an American film director known for his work in the horror and thriller genres. He was born on March 8, 1938, in Brooklyn, New York. Teague began his career as a film editor before transitioning to directing in the 1970s. He is best known for directing the horror films “Cujo” (1983) and “Cat’s Eye” (1985), as well as the action-thriller “Navy SEALs” (1990). Teague has also directed episodes of popular TV shows such as “The A-Team” and “Miami Vice.”
 

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The birthplace of Director Lewis Teague is Brooklyn, New York.
 

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Average ROI: NA
ROI Rank: NA
 
Louis Malle’s ROI is so low, he’s practically in negative numbers! Let’s just say he’s not exactly at the top of the Fresh Kernels Database, but hey, at least he made the list. Status: F-List.
 

Louis Malle was a French film director, screenwriter, and producer. He was born on October 30, 1932, in Thumeries, France, and died on November 23, 1995, in Beverly Hills, California, USA. Malle directed over 30 films in his career, including “Elevator to the Gallows,” “The Lovers,” and “Au revoir les enfants.” He was known for his innovative and provocative approach to filmmaking, often exploring taboo subjects such as incest and adultery. Malle was a prominent figure in the French New Wave movement and was considered one of the most influential filmmakers of his generation.
 

October 30, 1932.
 

Louis Malle was born in Thumeries, France.
 

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Average ROI: NA
ROI Rank: NA
 
Well, let’s just say Lukas Moodysson’s ROI ranking is somewhere between “I made a profit selling lemonade on the corner” and “I invested in a pyramid scheme.” But hey, at least they made it onto the C-List!
 

Lukas Moodysson is a Swedish film director known for his socially conscious and emotionally charged films. He was born on January 17, 1969, in Lund, Sweden. Moodysson began his career as a writer and poet before transitioning to filmmaking in the late 1990s. He gained international recognition with his second feature film, “Together” (2000), which explored the dynamics of a commune in 1970s Sweden. Moodysson’s other notable films include “Lilya 4-ever” (2002), “A Hole in My Heart” (2004), and “We Are the Best!” (2013). He has won numerous awards for his work, including the Grand Prix at the Cannes Film Festival for “Lilya 4-ever.”
 

January 17, 1969.
 

Lund, Sweden.
 

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Average ROI: NA
ROI Rank: NA
 
Well, Malika Zouhali-Worrall may not have a rank in the Fresh Kernels Database, but I’m sure they’re at least in the top 0.0001% of directors when it comes to making me laugh with their name alone. And with a status of F-List, they’re clearly aiming for the top of the alphabet, not the top of the ROI charts.
 

Malika Zouhali-Worrall is a British documentary filmmaker and producer. She is best known for co-directing and producing the award-winning documentary films “Call Me Kuchu” and “Thank You for Playing”. Zouhali-Worrall has also worked as a producer on several other documentary projects. She is a graduate of Cambridge University and Columbia University’s Graduate School of Journalism.
 

June 27, 1982
 

Malika Zouhali-Worrall was born in London, United Kingdom.
 

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Average ROI: 155%
ROI Rank: 376
 
Well, Maren Ade may be on the F-List, but at least they’re in the top 20% of directors with a 376th ranking. That’s like getting a participation trophy at the Olympics!
 

Maren Ade is a German film director, screenwriter, and producer. She was born on December 12, 1976, in Karlsruhe, Germany. Ade is best known for her critically acclaimed films, including “Everyone Else” (2009) and “Toni Erdmann” (2016), which won numerous awards at international film festivals. She is known for her unique style of storytelling, which often explores themes of family, relationships, and identity. Ade is considered one of the most important contemporary filmmakers in Germany.
 

December 12, 1976.
 

Maren Ade was born in Karlsruhe, Germany.
 

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Average ROI: NA
ROI Rank: NA
 
Well, Mark Duplass may not have a specific rank in the Fresh Kernels Database, but I’m sure he’s at least in the top 50%…of the B-List directors. #SorryNotSorry
 

Mark Duplass is an American film director, producer, and actor. He was born on December 7, 1976, in New Orleans, Louisiana. Duplass is best known for his work in the independent film industry, particularly in the mumblecore genre. He has directed and produced several critically acclaimed films, including “The Puffy Chair,” “Baghead,” and “Cyrus.” Duplass has also acted in numerous films and television shows, including “The League,” “Transparent,” and “The Mindy Project.” He is known for his collaborative work with his brother, Jay Duplass, with whom he has co-written and co-directed several films.
 

December 7, 1976.
 

Mark Duplass was born in New Orleans, Louisiana.
 

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Average ROI: 164%
ROI Rank: 360
 
Well, Martin Brest may be ranked 360 out of nearly 2,000 directors in the Fresh Kernels Database, but at least he’s not on the Z-list with Tommy Wiseau. And let’s be real, a 360 ranking means he’s in the top 20%, so he’s still got something to brag about at the next Hollywood mixer. #FListStatus
 

Martin Brest is an American film director, producer, and screenwriter. He was born on August 8, 1951, in The Bronx, New York City. Brest is best known for directing popular films such as “Beverly Hills Cop,” “Midnight Run,” and “Scent of a Woman.” He began his career as a filmmaker in the late 1970s, directing several short films before making his feature film debut with “Hot Tomorrows” in 1977. Brest has won several awards for his work, including a Golden Globe for Best Director for “Scent of a Woman” in 1993. However, he has been relatively inactive in the film industry since the release of his last film, “Gigli,” in 2003.
 

August 8, 1951.
 

Martin Brest was born in The Bronx, New York City.
 

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Average ROI: -94%
ROI Rank: 1,017
 
Well, Matthew Bright may not be in the top 50%, but at least he’s not in the bottom 50%…oh wait, he’s on the D-List? Nevermind.
 

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June 7, 1952
 

Matthew Bright was born in the United States.
 

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