Average ROI: 348%
ROI Rank: 123
 
Well, Debra Granik may be on the F-List, but at least she’s in the top 10% of directors with an ROI of 123!
 

Debra Granik is an American film director, screenwriter, and producer. She is best known for her critically acclaimed films “Winter’s Bone” and “Leave No Trace.” Granik has received numerous awards and nominations for her work, including four Academy Award nominations. She is known for her realistic and empathetic portrayals of marginalized communities and her ability to capture the beauty and complexity of rural America.
 

February 5, 1963
 

Debra Granik was born in Cambridge, Massachusetts.
 

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Average ROI: NA
ROI Rank: NA
 
Well, Dominga Sotomayor may not have a rank in the Fresh Kernels Database, but with a Status of F-List, I’m guessing her ROI percentage is somewhere between “ouch” and “yikes.”
 

Dominga Sotomayor is a Chilean film director and screenwriter. She was born on January 23, 1986, in Santiago, Chile. Sotomayor studied film at the Universidad Católica de Chile and has directed several award-winning short films and feature films, including “Thursday Till Sunday” and “Too Late to Die Young.” She is known for her unique storytelling style and her ability to capture the complexities of human relationships. Sotomayor has received numerous awards and nominations for her work, including the Leopard for Best Direction at the Locarno Film Festival.
 

February 11, 1986
 

The birthplace of Director Dominga Sotomayor is Santiago, Chile.
 

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Average ROI: 33%
ROI Rank: 685
 
Well, Douglas McGrath may not be at the top of the Fresh Kernels Database, but at least he’s not in the bottom 10%…oh wait, he’s actually in the F-List. Sorry, Doug.
 

Douglas McGrath is an American filmmaker, writer, and actor. He was born on February 2, 1958, in New York City. McGrath is best known for his work as a screenwriter on the films Bullets Over Broadway and Emma. He has also directed several films, including Nicholas Nickleby and Infamous. McGrath has been nominated for several awards throughout his career, including an Academy Award for Best Original Screenplay for Bullets Over Broadway. He continues to work in the film industry today.
 

August 1, 1958
 

Douglas McGrath was born in New York City.
 

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Average ROI: 74%
ROI Rank: 569
 
Well, Edward Zwick may not be in the top 10%, but at least he’s still on the A-List. And hey, being in the top 30% of nearly 2,000 directors is nothing to sneeze at. Keep on directing, Zwick!
 

Edward Zwick is an American film director, producer, and screenwriter. He was born on October 8, 1952, in Chicago, Illinois. Zwick is best known for directing films such as Glory, Legends of the Fall, The Last Samurai, and Blood Diamond. He has won numerous awards for his work, including an Academy Award for producing Shakespeare in Love. Zwick is also known for his work in television, having created and produced the critically acclaimed series thirtysomething.
 

October 8, 1952.
 

Edward Zwick was born in Chicago, Illinois.
 

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Average ROI: NA
ROI Rank: NA
 
Well, let’s just say Emad Burnat’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 he was the only needle. And to add insult to injury, he’s on the D-List. Ouch.
 

Emad Burnat is a Palestinian filmmaker known for his documentary film “5 Broken Cameras.” The film chronicles Burnat’s personal experiences and the nonviolent resistance movement in his village of Bil’in against the Israeli occupation. “5 Broken Cameras” was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Documentary Feature in 2013. Burnat continues to work as a filmmaker and activist.
 

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The birthplace of Director Emad Burnat is Bil’in, Palestine.
 

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Average ROI: NA
ROI Rank: NA
 
Well, Erick Zonca may not have a rank in the Fresh Kernels Database, but I’m pretty sure he’s in the negative percentage range for ROI. Looks like he’s firmly planted on the F-List status. Sorry, Erick.
 

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June 14, 1956
 

Erick Zonca was born in Orléans, France.
 

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Average ROI: NA
ROI Rank: NA
 
Well, let’s just say Fatih Akin’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 he was at the bottom 1%. Sorry, Fatih, looks like you’re on the F-List for now.
 

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August 25, 1973.
 

The birthplace of Director Fatih Akin is Hamburg, Germany.
 

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Average ROI: 148%
ROI Rank: 390
 
Well, Francis Ford Coppola may not be in the top 10%, but at least he’s still on the A-List. And hey, 390 out of nearly 2,000 directors isn’t too shabby – that’s like being in the top 20%…right?
 

Francis Ford Coppola is an American film director, producer, and screenwriter. He was born on April 7, 1939, in Detroit, Michigan. Coppola is best known for directing the Godfather trilogy and Apocalypse Now. He has won five Academy Awards and has been nominated for numerous others. Coppola is considered one of the greatest filmmakers of all time and has had a significant impact on the film industry.
 

April 7, 1939.
 

The birthplace of Director Francis Ford Coppola is Detroit, Michigan.
 

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Average ROI: 10%
ROI Rank: 747
 
Well, Frank Oz may not be in the top 10%, but at least he’s not in the bottom 10% either. And with his A-List status, he’s still living the Hollywood dream!
 

Frank Oz is a renowned American filmmaker, actor, and puppeteer. He was born on May 25, 1944, in Hereford, England. Oz is best known for his work as a puppeteer and voice actor for the Muppets, including the characters Miss Piggy, Fozzie Bear, and Animal. He has also directed several successful films, including “Little Shop of Horrors,” “Dirty Rotten Scoundrels,” and “Bowfinger.” Oz has won numerous awards for his work, including four Primetime Emmy Awards and a George Foster Peabody Award. He continues to work in the film industry today.
 

May 25, 1944.
 

Frank Oz was born in Hereford, England.
 

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Average ROI: 441%
ROI Rank: 86
 
Well, Gareth Evans may be ranked 86th in the Fresh Kernels Database, but at least he’s not on the F-List…oh wait, nevermind. (insert laughing emoji)
 

Gareth Evans is a Welsh film director, screenwriter, and producer. He is best known for his work on the Indonesian action films “The Raid: Redemption” and “The Raid 2”. Evans has also directed episodes of the TV series “Gangs of London” and “HBO’s “Lovecraft Country”. He is known for his intense and visceral action sequences and has been praised for his ability to create tension and suspense on screen.
 

May 19, 1980.
 

Gareth Evans was born in Hirwaun, Wales.
 

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