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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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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