Average ROI: NA
ROI Rank: NA
 
Well, Louis Pepe may not be at the top of the Fresh Kernels Database in terms of Average ROI, but hey, at least they’re not in the bottom 1%…right? And let’s not forget their prestigious C-List status!
 

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June 2, 1963
 

The birthplace of Director Louis Pepe is unknown to me.
 

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Average ROI: NA
ROI Rank: NA
 
Well, Luke Lorentzen 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%… Sorry, Luke! Maybe your next film will be a blockbuster hit!
 

Luke Lorentzen is a Mexican-American filmmaker known for his documentary films. He was born in 1993 and grew up in California. Lorentzen studied film at Stanford University and later received his MFA in Documentary Film from Stanford’s Graduate School of Journalism. He gained critical acclaim for his 2019 documentary “Midnight Family,” which follows a family in Mexico City who run a private ambulance service. The film premiered at the Sundance Film Festival and won the Special Jury Award for Cinematography.
 

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Average ROI: NA
ROI Rank: NA
 
Well, let’s just say Mamoru Hosoda’s ROI is so high, he’s probably in the top 1% of directors…in a league of his own, really. But unfortunately, his F-List status means he’s not quite getting the recognition he deserves. Maybe he needs to make a movie about a struggling director who finally gets their big break?
 

Mamoru Hosoda is a Japanese film director and animator known for his work on critically acclaimed anime films such as “The Girl Who Leapt Through Time,” “Summer Wars,” and “Wolf Children.” He began his career at Toei Animation before moving to Madhouse, where he directed his first feature film, “The Girl Who Leapt Through Time,” in 2006. Hosoda is known for his unique storytelling style that blends elements of science fiction, fantasy, and drama. He has been praised for his ability to create relatable characters and explore complex themes such as family, identity, and the human condition.
 

September 19, 1967.
 

Mamoru Hosoda was born in Toyama Prefecture, Japan.
 

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Average ROI: NA
ROI Rank: NA
 
Well, let’s just say Margarethe’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 and Margarethe was the needle with a 0% ROI. Sorry, Margarethe, looks like you’re firmly on the F-List.
 

Margarethe von Trotta is a German film director, screenwriter, and actress. She was born on February 21, 1942, in Berlin, Germany. She is known for her feminist and political films, which often explore the lives of women and their struggles in society. Some of her notable works include “The Lost Honor of Katharina Blum,” “Marianne and Juliane,” and “Hannah Arendt.” She has won numerous awards for her work, including the Golden Lion at the Venice Film Festival and the Lifetime Achievement Award at the Berlin International Film Festival.
 

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Average ROI: NA
ROI Rank: NA
 
Well, let’s just say Mark Ezra’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 any blockbuster hits anytime soon. Sorry, Mark.
 

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Average ROI: 172%
ROI Rank: 345
 
Well, Martin Campbell 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 just happy to be making movies and not living in his mom’s basement.
 

Martin Campbell is a British film and television director, best known for his work on action and thriller films. He has directed several successful movies, including “GoldenEye,” “Casino Royale,” and “The Mask of Zorro.” Campbell has also directed episodes of popular TV shows such as “The Professionals” and “Edge of Darkness.” He was born on October 24, 1943, in Hastings, England.
 

October 23, 1943
 

Martin Campbell was born in Hastings, New Zealand.
 

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Average ROI: 76%
ROI Rank: 567
 
Well, Matthew Vaughn may be a B-List director, but he’s definitely an A+ when it comes to ROI, ranking in the top 30% of directors with a solid 567th place in the Fresh Kernels Database.
 

Matthew Vaughn is a British film director, producer, and screenwriter. He was born on March 7, 1971, in London, England. Vaughn started his career as a producer and worked on several successful films such as “Lock, Stock and Two Smoking Barrels” and “Snatch.” He made his directorial debut with the film “Layer Cake” in 2004, which received critical acclaim. Vaughn is also known for directing the films “Kick-Ass,” “X-Men: First Class,” and “Kingsman: The Secret Service.” He has been nominated for several awards, including a BAFTA for Best British Film.
 

March 6, 1971
 

Matthew Vaughn was born in London, England.
 

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Average ROI: 26%
ROI Rank: 700
 
Well, Michael Caton-Jones may be on the F-List, but at least he’s in the top 35% of directors in terms of ROI. That’s like getting a participation trophy, but with a little bit of cash attached.
 

Michael Caton-Jones is a Scottish film director known for his work on films such as “Rob Roy,” “The Jackal,” and “This Boy’s Life.” He began his career in the film industry as an assistant director before moving on to direct his own films. Caton-Jones has also directed several television shows and has received critical acclaim for his work.
 

September 15, 1957.
 

Michael Caton-Jones was born in Broxburn, West Lothian, Scotland.
 

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Average ROI: 28%
ROI Rank: 690
 
Well, Michael Polish may not be in the top 10%, but at least he’s not in the bottom 10% either. With a rank of 690 out of nearly 2,000 directors, he’s like the middle child of the Fresh Kernels Database. And hey, being a C-List director isn’t so bad, it’s still better than being on the D-List with Spencer Pratt.
 

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August 18, 1970.
 

Michael Polish was born in El Centro, California.
 

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Average ROI: 94%
ROI Rank: 519
 
Well, Michel Gondry may be on the F-List, but at least he’s in the top 30% of directors in terms of ROI. So, he’s like the cool kid in detention – not great, but definitely not the worst.
 

Michel Gondry is a French film director, screenwriter, and producer known for his visually inventive and whimsical style. He has directed several critically acclaimed films, including “Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind,” “The Science of Sleep,” and “Be Kind Rewind.” Gondry has also directed music videos for popular artists such as Björk, The White Stripes, and Daft Punk. He has won numerous awards for his work, including an Academy Award for Best Original Screenplay for “Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind.”
 

March 8, 1963.
 

Michel Gondry was born in Versailles, France.
 

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