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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Average ROI: NA
ROI Rank: NA
 
Well, let’s just say W. Griffith’s ROI 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 with better ROI. And with a status of F-List, it’s safe to say he won’t be making a comeback anytime soon. Sorry, W. Griffith.
 

W. Griffith, also known as D.W. Griffith, was an American film director, writer, and producer who is best known for his groundbreaking work in the silent film era. He was born on January 22, 1875, in La Grange, Kentucky, and began his career in the film industry in 1908. Griffith is credited with pioneering many of the techniques that are now standard in filmmaking, including close-ups, cross-cutting, and parallel editing. He directed over 450 films during his career, including the controversial and influential film “The Birth of a Nation” in 1915. Griffith died on July 23, 1948, in Hollywood, California.
 

January 21, 1875
 

The birthplace of Director W. Griffith is La Grange, Kentucky.
 

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Average ROI: 342%
ROI Rank: 129
 
Well, Whit Stillman may not be in the top 10% of directors in terms of ROI, but at least he’s not in the bottom 10% either. And hey, being on the B-List is still better than being on the C-List, right?
 

Whit Stillman is an American film director, screenwriter, and novelist. He was born on January 25, 1952, in Washington, D.C. Stillman is best known for his films Metropolitan, Barcelona, and The Last Days of Disco. He has also written several novels, including The Last Days of Disco, With Cocktails at Petrossian Afterwards. Stillman’s films often explore the lives of young, affluent, and intellectual characters navigating social and romantic relationships.
 

May 25, 1952.
 

The birthplace of Director Whit Stillman is Washington, D.C.
 

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Average ROI: NA
ROI Rank: NA
 
Well, let’s just say Yael Hersonski’s ROI is so fresh, it’s still in the produce section. And with a D-List status, she’s probably not getting any VIP treatment either. Sorry, Yael.
 

Yael Hersonski is an Israeli film director and producer. She is best known for her documentary film “A Film Unfinished” which premiered at the Sundance Film Festival in 2010. The film explores the making of a Nazi propaganda film about the Warsaw Ghetto and includes previously unseen footage. Hersonski has also directed several other documentaries and short films.
 

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The birthplace of Director Yael Hersonski is Israel.
 

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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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