Average ROI: 4%
ROI Rank: 766
 
Well, Jacob Estes may be ranked 766 out of nearly 2,000 directors in the Fresh Kernels Database, but at least he’s not on the Z-list…yet. #FListStatus
 

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May 31, 1978
 

The birthplace of Director Jacob Estes is San Francisco, California.
 

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Average ROI: -40%
ROI Rank: 858
 
Well, James Foley may be ranked 858 out of nearly 2,000 directors in the Fresh Kernels Database, but hey, at least he’s not in the bottom 1%! And let’s be real, being on the F-List just means he’s part of an exclusive club of underdogs.
 

James Foley is an American film director, best known for his work on movies such as “Glengarry Glen Ross,” “At Close Range,” and “Fear.” He was born on December 28, 1953, in Brooklyn, New York, and began his career in the film industry in the 1980s. Foley has also directed several episodes of popular television shows, including “House of Cards” and “Twin Peaks.”
 

December 27, 1953
 

James Foley was born in Brooklyn, New York.
 

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Average ROI: 941%
ROI Rank: 14
 
James Wan may be ranked 14th in the Fresh Kernels Database, but he’s definitely number one in our hearts…and in the hearts of horror movie fans everywhere. Plus, being on the F-List just means he’s extra fresh, right? (Percentage not provided as requested)
 

James Wan is an Australian film director, screenwriter, and producer. He is best known for directing horror films such as Saw, Insidious, and The Conjuring. Wan has also directed action films such as Furious 7 and Aquaman. He has received critical acclaim for his work in the horror genre and has been credited with revitalizing the genre in the 2000s.
 

February 27, 1977.
 

James Wan was born in Kuching, Sarawak, Malaysia.
 

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Average ROI: 549%
ROI Rank: 53
 
Well, Jared Hess may not be in the top 10% of directors in terms of ROI, but at least he’s not in the bottom 10%… oh wait, he’s on the F-List. Nevermind.
 

Jared Hess is an American film director, screenwriter, and producer. He is best known for directing the cult classic film “Napoleon Dynamite” (2004) and the comedy “Nacho Libre” (2006). Hess was born on July 18, 1979, in Glendale, Arizona, and attended Brigham Young University, where he studied film. He began his career making short films and commercials before making his feature film debut with “Napoleon Dynamite.” Hess has also directed the films “Gentlemen Broncos” (2009), “Don Verdean” (2015), and “Masterminds” (2016).
 

July 18, 1979.
 

Jared Hess was born in Glendale, Arizona.
 

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Average ROI: NA
ROI Rank: NA
 
Well, let’s just say Jean-Pierre Denis is so far down the list that he’s practically in the negatives. His F-List status is probably more exciting than his ROI percentage, which I’m guessing is somewhere around 0.0001%.
 

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Jean-Pierre Denis was born in France.
 

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Average ROI: NA
ROI Rank: NA
 
Well, Jennifer Abbott may not have a specific rank in the Fresh Kernels Database, but I’m sure she’s somewhere in the top 99.9% of directors with a solid C-List status. Keep climbing that ladder, Jennifer!
 

Jennifer Abbott is a Canadian documentary filmmaker, best known for her work on the critically acclaimed film “The Corporation” (2003). She has also directed and produced several other documentaries, including “Us and Them” (2017) and “The Magnitude of All Things” (2020). Abbott is known for her socially conscious approach to filmmaking and her ability to tackle complex issues with sensitivity and nuance.
 

May 31, 1965
 

Jennifer Abbott was born in Vancouver, Canada.
 

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Average ROI: 214%
ROI Rank: 284
 
Jim Abrahams may not be in the top 10%, but with a rank of 284 out of nearly 2,000 directors, he’s definitely not a flop! Plus, being on the A-List means he’s still living the Hollywood dream.
 

Jim Abrahams is an American movie director, writer, and producer. He was born on May 10, 1944, in Shorewood, Wisconsin. Abrahams is best known for his work on comedy films such as Airplane!, The Naked Gun, and Hot Shots!. He co-founded the comedy film production company, Zucker, Abrahams, and Zucker (ZAZ), with David Zucker and Jerry Zucker. Abrahams has also directed and produced several television shows, including Police Squad! and Angie Tribeca. He has won several awards for his work, including a Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Writing in a Comedy-Variety or Music Series.
 

January 9, 1944
 

Jim Abrahams was born in Shorewood, Wisconsin.
 

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Average ROI: -82%
ROI Rank: 973
 
Well, Jocelyn Moorhouse may not be in the top 50%, but at least she’s not in the bottom 50% either. And hey, being on the F-List just means she’s part of a select group of filmmakers who are really good at making movies that flop financially. It’s a talent, really.
 

Jocelyn Moorhouse is an Australian film director, screenwriter, and producer. She was born on September 4, 1960, in Melbourne, Australia. Moorhouse began her career as a screenwriter, working on films such as “Proof” and “The Dressmaker.” She made her directorial debut with the film “Proof” in 1991, which won numerous awards and critical acclaim. Moorhouse has since directed several other films, including “How to Make an American Quilt,” “A Thousand Acres,” and “The Dressmaker.” She has also worked on television shows such as “The Glitch” and “Stateless.”
 

November 4, 1960.
 

Jocelyn Moorhouse was born in Melbourne, Australia.
 

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Average ROI: 67%
ROI Rank: 596
 
Well, Joel Schumacher may be a B-List director, but at least he’s in the top 30% of the Fresh Kernels Database in terms of ROI. That’s something, right?
 

Joel Schumacher was an American film director, screenwriter, and producer. He was born on August 29, 1939, in New York City and passed away on June 22, 2020, in New York City. Schumacher directed a number of successful films, including “St. Elmo’s Fire,” “The Lost Boys,” “Flatliners,” “Batman Forever,” and “A Time to Kill.” He also directed several music videos for artists such as INXS, Seal, and The Smashing Pumpkins. Schumacher’s career spanned over four decades and he was known for his visually stunning and stylish films.
 

August 29, 1939.
 

Joel Schumacher was born in New York City, New York.
 

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Average ROI: 59%
ROI Rank: 610
 
Well, John Glen may not be in the top 10%, but at least he’s not in the bottom 10% either. With a rank of 610 out of nearly 2,000 directors, he’s comfortably in the middle of the pack. And hey, being on the B-List isn’t so bad either. It’s like being the second-best option at a buffet – still pretty good!
 

John Glen is a British film director, best known for directing several James Bond films in the 1980s and 1990s. He directed five Bond films, including “For Your Eyes Only,” “Octopussy,” “A View to a Kill,” “The Living Daylights,” and “Licence to Kill.” Prior to his work on the Bond franchise, Glen worked as an editor on several films, including “The Elephant Man” and “Superman.” He also directed the action films “The Wild Geese” and “The Sea Wolves.” Glen retired from directing in 2001 and currently lives in England.
 

November 15, 1932.
 

John Glen was born in Sunbury-on-Thames, England.
 

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