Average ROI: -41%
ROI Rank: 863
 
Well, Claude Barras may be ranked 863 out of nearly 2,000 directors in the Fresh Kernels Database, but at least they’re not in the bottom 10%! And hey, being on the F-List just means they’re part of an exclusive club, right?
 

Claude Barras is a Swiss film director known for his work in animation. He was born on February 13, 1973, in Sierre, Switzerland. Barras studied at the École cantonale d’art de Lausanne (ECAL) and began his career as a graphic designer before transitioning to animation. He has directed several award-winning short films, including “The Genie in a Tin of Ravioli” and “Stigmates,” before making his feature film debut with the critically acclaimed “My Life as a Zucchini” in 2016. The film was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Animated Feature and won several awards at international film festivals. Barras continues to work in animation and is considered one of the most promising directors in the field.
 

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The birthplace of Director Claude Barras is Sierre, Switzerland.
 

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Average ROI: NA
ROI Rank: NA
 
Well, Cooper Raiff may not have a rank in the Fresh Kernels Database, but I’m sure he’s at least in the top 0.0001% of directors when it comes to making his mom proud. And hey, being on the F-List just means he’s got plenty of room for improvement, right?
 

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June 15, 1996
 

The birthplace of Director Cooper Raiff is Dallas, Texas.
 

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Average ROI: -21%
ROI Rank: 817
 
Well, Dagur Kári may be ranked 817 out of nearly 2,000 directors in the Fresh Kernels Database, but at least they’re not on the Z-list! And with an average ROI of 120%, they’re definitely in the top 50%…so there’s still hope for them yet!
 

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October 12, 1973.
 

The birthplace of Director Dagur Kári is Reykjavik, Iceland.
 

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Average ROI: NA
ROI Rank: NA
 
Well, let’s just say Dana Nachman’s ROI ranking is so low, it’s like trying to find Waldo in a sea of Hollywood A-listers. And with a D-List status, she’s probably better off directing infomercials for the Shake Weight. Sorry, Dana.
 

Dana Nachman is an American documentary filmmaker known for her work on films such as “Batkid Begins” and “Pick of the Litter.” She has won numerous awards for her films, including the Audience Award at the 2015 San Francisco International Film Festival. Nachman is also a producer and writer, and has worked on projects for networks such as HBO and NBC.
 

June 2, 1970
 

Dana Nachman was born in the United States.
 

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Average ROI: 300%
ROI Rank: 173
 
Well, Danny De may not be in the top 10%, but with a rank of 173 out of nearly 2,000 directors, he’s definitely not a D-Lister. Plus, being on the A-List is always a good status boost for any director’s ego.
 

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Sorry, as an AI language model, I do not have access to personal information such as birthdays of individuals unless it is publicly available. It is also important to note that sharing personal information without consent is a violation of privacy.
 

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Average ROI: -81%
ROI Rank: 966
 
Well, David Gordon Green may not be in the top 10%, but at least he’s not in the bottom 10% either. He’s like the middle child of the Fresh Kernels Database, with a solid B-list status to match.
 

David Gordon Green is an American film director, producer, and screenwriter. He was born on April 9, 1975, in Little Rock, Arkansas. Green is known for his work on independent films such as “George Washington” (2000), “All the Real Girls” (2003), and “Snow Angels” (2007). He has also directed mainstream comedies like “Pineapple Express” (2008) and “The Sitter” (2011). In recent years, Green has gained critical acclaim for his work on the HBO series “Eastbound & Down” and the film “Stronger” (2017).
 

April 9, 1975.
 

David Gordon Green was born in Little Rock, Arkansas.
 

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Average ROI: NA
ROI Rank: NA
 
Well, let’s just say David Shapiro’s ROI is so low, it’s like he’s playing limbo with the D-List status. He’s probably in the bottom 1% of directors in the Fresh Kernels Database. Ouch.
 

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David Shapiro was born in New York City.
 

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Average ROI: 102%
ROI Rank: 502
 
Dean DeBlois may be ranked 502 in the Fresh Kernels Database, but with an A-List status, he’s still in the top 25% of directors! Looks like he’s not just riding on the coattails of Toothless the dragon.
 

Dean DeBlois is a Canadian film director, screenwriter, and animator. He is best known for co-writing and co-directing the Academy Award-nominated animated films “Lilo & Stitch” and “How to Train Your Dragon” franchise. DeBlois has also worked on other notable animated films such as “Mulan,” “The Lion King,” and “A Troll in Central Park.”
 

June 13, 1970.
 

Dean DeBlois was born in Aylmer, Quebec, Canada.
 

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Average ROI: 103%
ROI Rank: 496
 
Well, Diane English may not be at the top of the Fresh Kernels Database, but at least she’s not bringing up the rear! With a rank of 496 out of nearly 2,000 directors, she’s in the top 25%. And hey, being on the F-List isn’t so bad…it’s like being the cool kid in detention.
 

Diane English is an American television writer, producer, and director. She is best known for creating the hit television series “Murphy Brown” and for writing and directing the film adaptation of “The Women” in 2008. She has also worked on other popular television shows such as “Love & War” and “The Ellen Show.”
 

January 17, 1948
 

Diane English was born in Buffalo, New York.
 

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Average ROI: 90%
ROI Rank: 530
 
Well, Doug Liman may be a C-List director, but at least he’s in the top 30% of the Fresh Kernels Database in terms of ROI. That’s something, right?
 

Doug Liman is an American film director, producer, and screenwriter. He is best known for directing the films “Swingers,” “The Bourne Identity,” and “Edge of Tomorrow.” Liman has also directed several television shows, including “The O.C.” and “Suits.” He was born on July 24, 1965, in New York City, and graduated from Brown University. Liman’s father, Arthur Liman, was a prominent lawyer who served as chief counsel for the Senate Iran-Contra hearings.
 

July 24, 1965.
 

Doug Liman was born in New York City, New York.
 

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