Average ROI: 157%
ROI Rank: 371
 
Well, Trey Edward Shults 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 at 371st place with a D-List status. Keep reaching for the stars, Trey!
 

Trey Edward Shults is an American film director, writer, and actor. He was born on October 6, 1988, in Houston, Texas. Shults is best known for his work on the films Krisha (2015), It Comes at Night (2017), and Waves (2019). He began his career in the film industry as an intern for Terrence Malick and has since gained critical acclaim for his unique storytelling style and visual aesthetic. Shults is known for exploring themes of family, grief, and trauma in his films.
 

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Trey Edward Shults was born in Houston, Texas.
 

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Average ROI: -45%
ROI Rank: 876
 
Vincent Patar may be ranked 876 out of nearly 2,000 directors in the Fresh Kernels Database, but with a B-List status, he’s still living the dream of being a Hollywood director… or at least a Brussels director.
 

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June 15, 1965
 

The birthplace of Director Vincent Patar is Uccle, Belgium.
 

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Average ROI: 214%
ROI Rank: 285
 
Well, Walter Hill may not be in the top 10%, but at least he’s not in the bottom 10% either. With a rank of 285 out of nearly 2,000 directors, he’s like the B-List celebrity of the film world. Keep on truckin’, Walter!
 

Walter Hill is an American film director, screenwriter, and producer. He is best known for his work in the action and thriller genres, with films such as “The Warriors,” “48 Hrs.,” and “The Driver.” Hill has also worked in television, directing episodes of shows like “Deadwood” and “Tales from the Crypt.” He has been nominated for several awards throughout his career, including a Primetime Emmy for his work on “Deadwood.”
 

September 9, 1942
 

Walter Hill was born in Long Beach, California.
 

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Average ROI: -33%
ROI Rank: 848
 
Well, Willard Huyck may not be in the top 10%, but at least he’s not in the bottom 10% either. And hey, being an A-List director is still pretty impressive, even if it’s not quite A+ material.
 

Willard Huyck is an American film director, screenwriter, and producer. He is best known for his work on films such as American Graffiti, Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom, and Howard the Duck. Huyck began his career as a screenwriter, working on projects such as THX 1138 and American Graffiti with his writing partner, Gloria Katz. He later transitioned to directing, helming films such as Best Defense and French Postcards. Huyck has largely retired from filmmaking in recent years and is considered to be a relatively unknown figure in the industry.
 

March 22, 1945.
 

Willard Huyck was born in Los Angeles, California.
 

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Average ROI: NA
ROI Rank: NA
 
Well, Yasujirô Ozu may be on the F-List, but at least they’re not in the negative ROI club like some other directors. They’re probably in the top 50% with a solid 75% ROI…or maybe they’re just off the charts and we need a new graph.
 

Yasujirô Ozu was a Japanese film director and screenwriter known for his distinctive style and focus on family relationships. He directed over 50 films in his career, including classics such as Tokyo Story and Late Spring. Ozu’s films often explored the tension between traditional Japanese values and the modern world, and he was known for his use of static camera shots and low-angle shots. He died in 1963 at the age of 60.
 

December 12, 1903.
 

Yasujirô Ozu was born in Tokyo, Japan.
 

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Average ROI: 491%
ROI Rank: 66
 
Well, A. Bayona may not be in the top 10%, but with a rank of 290 out of nearly 2,000 directors, they’re definitely not in the “Bayona” fide A-List!
 

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August 8, 1975
 

The birthplace of Director A. Bayona is Barcelona, Spain.
 

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Average ROI: NA
ROI Rank: NA
 
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The birthplace of Director Adanne Ebo is Lagos, Nigeria.
 

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Average ROI: NA
ROI Rank: NA
 
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Alan Hicks is an Australian film director, producer, and musician. He is best known for his documentary film “Keep On Keepin’ On” which won the Audience Award at the Tribeca Film Festival in 2014. Hicks has also worked as a drummer and music teacher.
 

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The birthplace of Director Alan Hicks is New Zealand.
 

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Average ROI: NA
ROI Rank: NA
 
Well, let’s just say Alex Camilleri’s ROI is so low, they might as well be directing traffic instead of movies. With a rank of NA and a status of F-List, they’re definitely not winning any awards for their financial success. Maybe they should stick to directing school plays for now.
 

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Alex Camilleri was born in Malta.
 

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Average ROI: 607%
ROI Rank: 40
 
Alfonso Arau may be ranked 40th in the Fresh Kernels Database, but with an A-List status, he’s still living the Hollywood dream. Plus, let’s be real, he’s in the top 2% of directors in terms of ROI, so he’s basically a financial wizard with a camera.
 

Alfonso Arau is a Mexican film director, actor, and producer. He was born on January 11, 1932, in Mexico City, Mexico. Arau began his career as an actor in the 1960s before transitioning to directing in the 1970s. He is best known for his films “Like Water for Chocolate” (1992) and “A Walk in the Clouds” (1995). Arau has also directed several television shows and documentaries. He has won numerous awards for his work, including the Ariel Award for Best Director in 1993.
 

August 11, 1932.
 

Alfonso Arau was born in Mexico City, Mexico.
 

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