Average ROI: 119%
ROI Rank: 454
 
Well, Stanley Tong may be on the F-List, but at least he’s in the top 25% of directors in terms of ROI. That’s like being the tallest dwarf in the circus!
 

Stanley Tong is a Hong Kong film director, producer, action choreographer, and screenwriter. He is best known for his work on action films such as “Police Story 3: Super Cop” and “Rumble in the Bronx” starring Jackie Chan. He has also directed other notable films such as “The Myth” and “Kung Fu Yoga”. Tong has won several awards for his work in the film industry, including the Hong Kong Film Award for Best Action Choreography.
 

August 6, 1960
 

The birthplace of Director Stanley Tong is Hong Kong.
 

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Average ROI: 237%
ROI Rank: 254
 
Stephen Herek may be ranked 254th in the Fresh Kernels Database, but at least he’s not on the Z-list with Tommy Wiseau. Plus, with an ROI of 120%, he’s doing better than 87% of the directors in the database. So, he’s got that going for him, which is nice. #FListStatus
 

Stephen Herek is an American film director, producer, and screenwriter. He was born on November 10, 1958, in San Antonio, Texas. Herek began his career directing music videos before transitioning to feature films. He is best known for directing popular movies such as “Bill & Ted’s Excellent Adventure,” “The Mighty Ducks,” “Mr. Holland’s Opus,” and “101 Dalmatians.” Herek has also directed several television shows, including “The Twilight Zone,” “Quantum Leap,” and “Profiler.” He continues to work in the entertainment industry and has received critical acclaim for his work.
 

November 9, 1958
 

Stephen Herek was born in San Antonio, Texas.
 

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Average ROI: 206%
ROI Rank: 299
 
Well, Steve McQueen may not be in the top 10%, but at least he’s still part of the A-List club. And hey, being in the top 15% of nearly 2,000 directors is nothing to sneeze at. Keep on directing, Steve!
 

Steve McQueen is a British film director and screenwriter known for his visually stunning and emotionally powerful films. He was born on October 9, 1969, in London, England. McQueen began his career as a visual artist, winning the Turner Prize in 1999 before transitioning to filmmaking. He made his feature film debut with Hunger in 2008, which won the Caméra d’Or at the Cannes Film Festival. McQueen’s subsequent films include Shame (2011), 12 Years a Slave (2013), Widows (2018), and Small Axe (2020). He has received numerous awards and nominations for his work, including an Academy Award for Best Picture for 12 Years a Slave.
 

March 9, 1969.
 

Steve McQueen was born in London, England.
 

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Average ROI: NA
ROI Rank: NA
 
Well, let’s just say Sunao Katabuchi’s ROI is so fresh, it’s still in the produce section. And with an F-List status, it looks like they might need to switch to a different career path, like becoming a farmer. Sorry, Sunao.
 

Sunao Katabuchi is a Japanese anime director, screenwriter, and animator. He was born on January 19, 1960, in Fukuoka, Japan. Katabuchi began his career in the anime industry in the 1980s, working as an assistant director and screenwriter on various projects. He gained recognition for his work on the anime series “Maison Ikkoku” and “Ranma ½”. Katabuchi made his directorial debut with the anime film “Famous Dog Lassie” in 1996. He is best known for directing the critically acclaimed anime film “In This Corner of the World” in 2016. Unknown.
 

February 21, 1960.
 

Sunao Katabuchi was born in Tokyo, Japan.
 

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Average ROI: NA
ROI Rank: NA
 
Well, let’s just say Tanya Hamilton’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 D-List status, she might need to start considering a career change to something more lucrative, like professional cat-sitting.
 

Tanya Hamilton is an American film director and screenwriter. She is best known for her feature film debut, “Night Catches Us,” which premiered at the Sundance Film Festival in 2010. Hamilton has also directed episodes of popular television shows such as “Queen Sugar” and “The Chi.” She is a graduate of New York University’s Tisch School of the Arts.
 

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Tanya Hamilton was born in London, England.
 

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Average ROI: 513%
ROI Rank: 59
 
Well, Theodore Melfi may be on the F-List, but at least he’s in the top 3% of directors in terms of Average ROI. I guess he’s the king of the F-Listers!
 

Theodore Melfi is an American movie director, writer, and producer. He was born on October 27, 1970, in Brooklyn, New York. Melfi is best known for directing the movies “St. Vincent” (2014) and “Hidden Figures” (2016). He has also worked on several television shows, including “Golden Boy” and “Going to California.” Melfi has been nominated for several awards, including an Academy Award for Best Picture for “Hidden Figures.”
 

January 23, 1971.
 

Theodore Melfi was born in Brooklyn, New York.
 

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Average ROI: NA
ROI Rank: NA
 
Well, let’s just say Timothy Woodward Jr. is so far down the list that he’s practically in the negatives. His status as F-List is more like Z-List at this point. We’re talking a percentage so low, it’s almost impressive.
 

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October 15, 1983.
 

Timothy Woodward Jr. was born in Georgetown, Kentucky.
 

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Average ROI: 137%
ROI Rank: 409
 
Well, Tom McCarthy 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 with a 409th rank and an F-List status. Keep trying, Tom!
 

Tom McCarthy is an American film director, screenwriter, and actor. He was born on June 7, 1966, in New Jersey, USA. McCarthy is best known for his work on the films “The Station Agent,” “Win Win,” and “Spotlight,” which won the Academy Award for Best Picture in 2016. He has also acted in several films and television shows, including “The Wire” and “Boston Public.” McCarthy is known for his realistic and character-driven approach to filmmaking, and his work often explores themes of community, identity, and human connection.
 

June 6, 1966
 

Tom McCarthy was born in New Jersey, United States.
 

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Average ROI: 98%
ROI Rank: 507
 
Well, Tony Scott may not be in the top 10%, but at least he’s still on the A-List…of directors ranked 25% and above in the Fresh Kernels Database.
 

Tony Scott was a British film director and producer known for his work on action films such as Top Gun, Beverly Hills Cop II, and Man on Fire. He began his career in the advertising industry before transitioning to filmmaking in the 1980s. Scott was known for his distinctive visual style, often incorporating fast-paced editing and bold colors into his films. He tragically took his own life in 2012 at the age of 68.
 

June 21, 1944.
 

Tony Scott was born in North Shields, England.
 

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Average ROI: 121%
ROI Rank: 445
 
Well, Victor Nunez may be on the F-List, but at least he’s in the top 25% of directors with a 445th ranking. That’s like getting a participation trophy at the Olympics!
 

Victor Nunez is an American film director, screenwriter, and producer. He was born on September 5, 1945, in Tallahassee, Florida. Nunez is best known for his independent films, including “Ruby in Paradise” (1993) and “Ulee’s Gold” (1997), which both received critical acclaim and multiple award nominations. He has also directed several television movies and episodes of popular TV shows. Nunez continues to work in the film industry and is considered a pioneer of independent cinema.
 

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Victor Nunez was born in Tallahassee, Florida.
 

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