Average ROI: 237%
ROI Rank: 252
 
Well, Rupert Wyatt may not be in the top 10%, but at least he’s not in the bottom 10%…oh wait, he’s actually in the F-List. Better luck next time, Rupert!
 

Rupert Wyatt is a British film director, producer, and screenwriter. He is best known for directing the critically acclaimed film “Rise of the Planet of the Apes” (2011). Wyatt has also directed other films such as “The Escapist” (2008) and “Captive State” (2019). He has also worked on television shows such as “The Exorcist” and “The Mosquito Coast”.
 

July 25, 1972
 

Rupert Wyatt was born in Exeter, Devon, England.
 

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Average ROI: NA
ROI Rank: NA
 
Well, let’s just say Sam Firstenberg’s ROI ranking is so low, it’s like trying to find Waldo in a sea of Wallys. And with a status of F-List, it’s safe to say he won’t be directing any Avengers movies anytime soon. Sorry, Sam.
 

Sam Firstenberg is an Israeli-American film director and producer. He is best known for his work in the action genre, having directed films such as “American Ninja” and “Ninja III: The Domination”. Firstenberg began his career in the film industry as a production assistant in Israel before moving to the United States to pursue directing. He has also worked in television, directing episodes of shows such as “Mighty Morphin Power Rangers”.
 

August 13, 1950.
 

Sam Firstenberg was born in Poland.
 

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Average ROI: NA
ROI Rank: NA
 
Well, Sarah Polley may not have a specific rank in the Fresh Kernels Database, but I’m sure she’s at least in the top 99.9%…of the A-List!
 

Sarah Polley is a Canadian actress, writer, and director. She began her career as a child actor and later transitioned into directing. Polley has directed several critically acclaimed films, including “Away from Her” and “Stories We Tell.” She is known for her intimate and personal storytelling style.
 

December 8, 1979.
 

Sarah Polley was born in Toronto, Ontario, Canada.
 

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Average ROI: NA
ROI Rank: NA
 
Well, let’s just say Sean Ellis is so far down the list that he’s practically in the negatives. Sorry, Sean, looks like you’re firmly in F-List status.
 

Sean Ellis is a British film director, writer, and photographer. He is best known for his work on the films Cashback, Metro Manila, and Anthropoid. Ellis began his career as a fashion photographer before transitioning to filmmaking. He has won several awards for his work, including the Grand Jury Prize at the Sundance Film Festival for Metro Manila.
 

August 23, 1970.
 

Sean Ellis was born in Bristol, England.
 

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Average ROI: NA
ROI Rank: NA
 
Well, let’s just say Shannon Murphy’s ROI ranking is so low, it’s like trying to find a needle in a haystack…if that haystack was made up of 1,999 other directors. And with a status of F-List, it looks like she’s gonna need a bigger needle.
 

Shannon Murphy is an Australian film and television director. She is best known for her work on the television series “Rake” and “Offspring”. In 2019, she directed her first feature film, “Babyteeth”, which premiered at the Venice Film Festival and received critical acclaim. Murphy is known for her unique visual style and ability to bring complex characters to life on screen.
 

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The birthplace of Director Shannon Murphy is Australia.
 

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Average ROI: -1%
ROI Rank: 774
 
Well, Simon McQuoid may be ranked 774 out of nearly 2,000 directors in the Fresh Kernels Database, but at least he’s not on the Z-list…yet. And hey, a 38.9% ROI isn’t too shabby!
 

Simon McQuoid is an Australian film director and commercial director. He is best known for his work on the 2021 film Mortal Kombat, which marked his feature film directorial debut. Prior to Mortal Kombat, McQuoid had an extensive career directing commercials for major brands such as PlayStation, Samsung, and Coca-Cola.
 

November 11, 1970
 

Simon McQuoid was born in Australia.
 

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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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