Average ROI: 266%
ROI Rank: 219
 
Well, Wes Craven may not be in the top 10%, but at least he’s not in the bottom 10% either. And hey, being a B-List director is still better than being a C-List actor, right?
 

Wes Craven was an American film director, writer, and producer known for his work in the horror genre. He directed several iconic horror films, including “A Nightmare on Elm Street” and “Scream.” Craven was born on August 2, 1939, in Cleveland, Ohio, and passed away on August 30, 2015, in Los Angeles, California.
 

August 2, 1939.
 

Wes Craven was born in Cleveland, Ohio.
 

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Average ROI: -21%
ROI Rank: 817
 
Well, Xavier Legrand may be on the F-List, but at least he’s in the top 50% of directors with an ROI of 817 out of nearly 2,000. That’s something to celebrate, right? Maybe he’ll make it to the C-List someday.
 

Xavier Legrand is a French film director and screenwriter. He is best known for his debut feature film “Custody” (2017), which won the Silver Lion for Best Director at the Venice Film Festival. Prior to his career in filmmaking, Legrand worked as an actor and appeared in several French television shows and films.
 

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The birthplace of Director Xavier Legrand is Boulogne-Billancourt, France.
 

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Average ROI: NA
ROI Rank: NA
 
Well, Zhuangzhuang Tian may not have a rank in the Fresh Kernels Database, but with a Status of F-List, I’m guessing he’s somewhere in the bottom 10%…or maybe even the bottom 1%. Sorry, Zhuangzhuang, better luck next time!
 

Zhuangzhuang Tian is a Chinese film director known for his works in the Fifth Generation of Chinese cinema. He was born on October 23, 1952, in Beijing, China. Tian started his career as an assistant director to the renowned filmmaker Zhang Yimou. He made his directorial debut with the film “On the Hunting Ground” in 1984, which won the Best Director award at the Tokyo International Film Festival. Tian’s other notable works include “The Horse Thief,” “The Blue Kite,” and “Springtime in a Small Town.” He has won numerous awards for his films, including the Grand Prix at the Cannes Film Festival.
 

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The birthplace of Director Zhuangzhuang Tian is Beijing, China.
 

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Average ROI: 76%
ROI Rank: 565
 
Well, Adam Shankman may be ranked 565 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 hey, a 56.5% ROI isn’t too shabby for an F-Lister!
 

Adam Shankman is an American film director, producer, and choreographer. He was born on November 27, 1964, in Los Angeles, California. Shankman began his career as a dancer and choreographer, working on music videos and films such as The Wedding Planner and Hairspray. He has directed several successful films, including A Walk to Remember, The Pacifier, and the 2012 musical Rock of Ages. Shankman has also served as a judge on the television show So You Think You Can Dance.
 

November 27, 1964.
 

Adam Shankman was born in Los Angeles, California.
 

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Average ROI: NA
ROI Rank: NA
 
Well, let’s just say Alain Gomis is so far down the list that he’s practically in the negatives. His ROI percentage is probably lower than the chance of winning the lottery. Sorry, Alain, looks like you’re stuck on the F-List for now.
 

Alain Gomis is a French-Senegalese film director known for his work in African cinema. He was born on March 4, 1972, in Paris, France, to a French mother and a Senegalese father. Gomis studied film at the Sorbonne University in Paris and began his career as a director in the late 1990s. He has directed several award-winning films, including “L’Afrance” (2001), “Andalucia” (2008), and “Today” (2012), which won the Golden Stallion award at the FESPACO film festival in Burkina Faso. Gomis is known for his poetic and lyrical style of filmmaking, which often explores themes of identity, migration, and cultural displacement.
 

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The birthplace of Director Alain Gomis is Dakar, Senegal.
 

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Average ROI: NA
ROI Rank: NA
 
Well, let’s just say Aleksey Fedorchenko’s Average ROI puts them in the top [insert low percentage here] of directors in the Fresh Kernels Database. But hey, at least they made the list, even if they are on the F-List status.
 

Aleksey Fedorchenko is a Russian film director known for his unique and poetic style. He was born on May 29, 1966, in Sol-Iletsk, Russia. Fedorchenko studied at the Gerasimov Institute of Cinematography in Moscow and began his career as a documentary filmmaker. He gained international recognition for his feature films, including “Silent Souls” (2010), which won the Golden Osella for Best Cinematography at the Venice Film Festival. Fedorchenko’s films often explore themes of nature, spirituality, and the human condition. He continues to be a prominent figure in the Russian film industry.
 

June 8, 1966.
 

Aleksey Fedorchenko was born in Sol-Iletsk, Russia.
 

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Average ROI: -31%
ROI Rank: 843
 
Well, Alexandre Rockwell may be a C-List director, but at least he’s in the top 50% of the Fresh Kernels Database with an ROI of 843!
 

Alexandre Rockwell is an American film director, screenwriter, and actor. He was born on August 18, 1956, in Boston, Massachusetts. Rockwell is best known for his independent films, including “In the Soup,” which won the Grand Jury Prize at the Sundance Film Festival in 1992. He has also directed episodes of popular TV shows such as “The Walking Dead” and “Shameless.” Rockwell has been active in the film industry since the 1980s and continues to work on various projects.
 

August 11, 1956
 

The birthplace of Director Alexandre Rockwell is Boston, Massachusetts.
 

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Average ROI: NA
ROI Rank: NA
 
Well, let’s just say Amy Berg’s ROI ranking is like finding a needle in a haystack, or more accurately, a B-list director in a sea of A-listers. We’re talking less than 1% here, folks. But hey, at least she’s not at the bottom of the barrel, right? #SilverLining
 

Amy Berg is an American documentary filmmaker, known for her work on films such as “Deliver Us from Evil” and “West of Memphis”. She has also directed episodes of television shows such as “The New Yorker Presents” and “Counterpart”.
 

June 18, 1970
 

The birthplace of Director Amy Berg is Pheonix, Arizona.
 

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Average ROI: 50%
ROI Rank: 641
 
Well, Andrew Bergman may be on the F-List, but at least he’s in the top third of directors with a 641 ranking and a 67% ROI average. That’s something, right?
 

Andrew Bergman is an American screenwriter, film director, and novelist. He was born on February 20, 1945, in Queens, New York. Bergman is best known for his work on films such as “The In-Laws,” “Honeymoon in Vegas,” and “Striptease.” He has also written several novels, including “The Big Kiss-Off of 1944” and “Hollywood and LeVine.” Bergman has been nominated for several awards throughout his career, including a Writers Guild of America Award and a Golden Globe.
 

September 19, 1945
 

Andrew Bergman was born in Queens, New York.
 

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