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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Average ROI: NA
ROI Rank: NA
 
Well, Ana Asensio may not have a rank in the Fresh Kernels Database, but I’m sure she’s at least in the top 0.0001% of directors when it comes to making her mom proud. And hey, being on the F-List just means she’s part of an exclusive club, right?
 

Ana Asensio is a Spanish actress, writer, and director. She is best known for her work on the film “Most Beautiful Island,” which won the Grand Jury Prize at the 2017 South by Southwest Film Festival. Asensio has also acted in several films and television shows, including “The Afterlight” and “The Blacklist.”
 

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The birthplace of Director Ana Asensio is Madrid, Spain.
 

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Average ROI: NA
ROI Rank: NA
 
Well, let’s just say Andrew Dominik’s ROI ranking is so low, it’s like trying to find Waldo in a sea of directors. He’s definitely on the F-List, but hey, at least he’s not alone down there. Maybe he can start a support group with the other struggling directors and they can commiserate over their low percentages.
 

Andrew Dominik is an Australian film director and screenwriter known for his work on films such as “Chopper,” “The Assassination of Jesse James by the Coward Robert Ford,” and “Killing Them Softly.” He was born on October 7, 1967, in Wellington, New Zealand, and began his career in the film industry as an editor before transitioning to directing. Dominik is known for his visually stunning and character-driven films that often explore themes of violence, masculinity, and power.
 

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Andrew Dominik was born in Wellington, New Zealand.
 

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Average ROI: 487%
ROI Rank: 67
 
Well, Aneesh Chaganty may be on the F-List, but at least they’re in the top 4% of directors in terms of ROI. That’s like being the tallest dwarf in the room.
 

Aneesh Chaganty is an Indian-American film director, writer, and producer. He is best known for his debut feature film, “Searching” (2018), which received critical acclaim and was a box office success. Prior to his career in filmmaking, Chaganty worked at Google, where he created the popular Google Glass commercial, “Seeds.” He has also directed music videos and short films, including “Seeds” and “Google Glass: Seeds.”
 

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The birthplace of Director Aneesh Chaganty is San Jose, California.
 

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Average ROI: 284%
ROI Rank: 191
 
Well, Anthony Minghella may not be in the top 10%, but at least he’s still on the A-List. And hey, 191 out of nearly 2,000 directors isn’t too shabby – that’s like being in the top 10% of the top 10%!
 

Anthony Minghella was a British film director, playwright, and screenwriter. He was born on January 6, 1954, in Ryde, Isle of Wight, England, and passed away on March 18, 2008, in London, England. Minghella is best known for directing the films “The English Patient,” which won nine Academy Awards, including Best Picture and Best Director, and “The Talented Mr. Ripley.” He also directed “Cold Mountain,” “Breaking and Entering,” and “Truly, Madly, Deeply.” Minghella was also a successful playwright and screenwriter, and his work includes the plays “Made in Bangkok” and “Whale Music” and the screenplays for “The Quiet American” and “The No. 1 Ladies’ Detective Agency.”
 

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Anthony Minghella was born in Ryde, Isle of Wight, England.
 

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Average ROI: NA
ROI Rank: NA
 
Well, Atsuko Hirayanagi may not have a specific rank in the Fresh Kernels Database, but I’m sure they’re in the top 0.0001% of directors in terms of making us laugh with their hilarious name. And with a status of F-List, they’re definitely not on the A-List of Hollywood directors, but hey, there’s always room for improvement!
 

Atsuko Hirayanagi is a Japanese filmmaker and writer. She is best known for her award-winning short film “Oh Lucy!” which was later adapted into a feature film. Hirayanagi has also directed several other short films and has worked as a writer and producer on various projects. She currently resides in the United States.
 

June 5, 1982.
 

Atsuko Hirayanagi was born in Nagano, Japan.
 

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Average ROI: NA
ROI Rank: NA
 
Well, let’s just say Bart Layton’s ROI ranking is so low, it’s like trying to find Waldo in a sea of red and white stripes. And with a status of F-List, it’s safe to say he won’t be getting any calls from Hollywood anytime soon. Sorry, Bart.
 

Bart Layton is a British film director and producer known for his work on the documentaries “The Imposter” and “American Animals.” He was born in 1975 and studied at the National Film and Television School in the UK. Layton’s films often blur the line between documentary and fiction, using reenactments and stylized visuals to tell true stories in a compelling way. He has won numerous awards for his work, including a BAFTA for Best Documentary.
 

June 22, 1975
 

The birthplace of Director Bart Layton is Surrey, England.
 

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Average ROI: 662%
ROI Rank: 30
 
Well, Benh Zeitlin may be on the B-List, but with a ranking of 30 out of nearly 2,000 directors, he’s definitely A-List in our hearts…and wallets! With an average ROI of [insert percentage], he’s making us all feel like we’re living in the ‘Beasts of the Southern Wild’!
 

Benh Zeitlin is an American film director, screenwriter, and composer. He is best known for his debut feature film, “Beasts of the Southern Wild,” which premiered at the Sundance Film Festival in 2012 and went on to receive four Academy Award nominations, including Best Director. Zeitlin was born in New York City in 1982 and studied film at Wesleyan University. He is also the co-founder of the Court 13 collective, a group of filmmakers based in New Orleans.
 

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Benh Zeitlin was born in New York City.
 

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Average ROI: 86%
ROI Rank: 535
 
Well, Bill Pohlad 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?
 

Bill Pohlad is an American film producer and director. He was born on May 28, 1955, in Minnesota, USA. Pohlad is best known for producing and directing the films “Love & Mercy” (2014) and “12 Years a Slave” (2013), both of which received critical acclaim and numerous awards. He has also produced other notable films such as “Brokeback Mountain” (2005) and “The Tree of Life” (2011). Pohlad is the son of billionaire businessman Carl Pohlad and has a background in finance and investment banking.
 

July 31, 1955
 

Bill Pohlad was born in Saint Paul, Minnesota.
 

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