Average ROI: 82%
ROI Rank: 543
 
Well, Gorô Miyazaki may be ranked 543 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?
 

Gorô Miyazaki is a Japanese film director and the son of renowned animator Hayao Miyazaki. He is known for directing the films “Tales from Earthsea” and “From Up on Poppy Hill.” Prior to his career in film, Miyazaki worked as a landscape designer and managed a museum dedicated to his father’s work.
 

January 21, 1967.
 

Gorô Miyazaki was born in Tokyo, Japan.
 

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Average ROI: NA
ROI Rank: NA
 
Well, let’s just say Guy Davidi’s ROI is so high, he’s practically in a league of his own…the D-List league, that is. But hey, at least he’s making some money, right? Let’s give him a generous 0.01% ranking.
 

Guy Davidi is an Israeli documentary filmmaker known for his work on the award-winning film “5 Broken Cameras.” The film, which he co-directed with Palestinian filmmaker Emad Burnat, chronicles Burnat’s experiences living in a West Bank village and his nonviolent resistance to Israeli settlements. Davidi has also directed several other documentaries, including “Interrupted Streams” and “My Friend Larry Gus.”
 

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The birthplace of Director Guy Davidi is Jaffa, Israel.
 

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Average ROI: NA
ROI Rank: NA
 
Well, Harry Macqueen may not have a specific rank in the Fresh Kernels Database, but I’m sure he’s somewhere in the top 99.9%…of the C-List.
 

Harry Macqueen is a British film director, writer, and actor. He is best known for his work on the films “Hinterland” (2014) and “Supernova” (2020). Macqueen began his career as an actor before transitioning to directing and writing. He has received critical acclaim for his work, including nominations for the BAFTA Award for Outstanding Debut by a British Writer, Director or Producer and the London Film Festival’s Sutherland Award.
 

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The birthplace of Director Harry Macqueen is in England.
 

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Average ROI: NA
ROI Rank: NA
 
Well, let’s just say Hong Sang-soo’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%. And to add insult to injury, he’s on the F-List. Ouch.
 

Hong Sang-soo is a South Korean film director and screenwriter known for his minimalist and introspective style. He has directed over 20 feature films, including “The Day a Pig Fell into the Well,” “On the Occasion of Remembering the Turning Gate,” and “Right Now, Wrong Then.” Hong’s films often explore themes of love, relationships, and human behavior, and he is known for his use of long takes and naturalistic dialogue. He has won numerous awards at international film festivals, including the Cannes Film Festival and the Berlin International Film Festival.
 

July 17, 1960.
 

Hong Sang-soo was born in Seoul, South Korea.
 

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Average ROI: -91%
ROI Rank: 1,005
 
Well, Isao Takahata may be a C-List director, but at least he’s in the top 50% of the Fresh Kernels Database with a rank of 1005. That’s a solid 50.25% if you’re keeping track!
 

Isao Takahata was a Japanese film director, screenwriter, and producer. He was born on October 29, 1935, in Ise, Mie, Japan, and passed away on April 5, 2018, in Tokyo, Japan. Takahata co-founded Studio Ghibli with Hayao Miyazaki and produced several critically acclaimed animated films, including Grave of the Fireflies, Only Yesterday, and The Tale of Princess Kaguya. He was known for his unique storytelling style and his ability to capture the essence of Japanese culture in his films.
 

October 29, 1935.
 

Isao Takahata was born in Ujiyamada, Mie Prefecture, Japan.
 

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Average ROI: -9%
ROI Rank: 790
 
Well, Jacques Audiard may be on the F-List, but at least he’s in the top 40% of directors in terms of ROI. That’s something, right?
 

Jacques Audiard is a French film director, screenwriter, and producer. He was born on April 30, 1952, in Paris, France. Audiard began his career as a screenwriter in the 1980s before making his directorial debut with the film See How They Fall in 1994. He has since directed several critically acclaimed films, including A Prophet (2009), Rust and Bone (2012), and Dheepan (2015), which won the Palme d’Or at the Cannes Film Festival. Audiard is known for his gritty, realistic portrayals of complex characters and his exploration of themes such as crime, violence, and redemption.
 

August 30, 1952.
 

Jacques Audiard was born in Paris, France.
 

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Average ROI: 94%
ROI Rank: 518
 
Well, James Franco may not be in the top 10% of directors in terms of ROI, but at least he’s still on the A-List. Maybe he should stick to acting and leave the directing to the big dogs.
 

James Franco is an American actor, filmmaker, and academic. He was born on April 19, 1978, in Palo Alto, California. Franco began his acting career in the late 1990s and gained recognition for his role in the TV series Freaks and Geeks. He has since appeared in numerous films, including Spider-Man, Milk, and 127 Hours, for which he received an Academy Award nomination for Best Actor. In addition to acting, Franco has also directed several films, including The Disaster Artist, which earned him a Golden Globe for Best Actor in a Musical or Comedy. Franco is also a writer and has published several books.
 

April 19, 1978.
 

James Franco was born in Palo Alto, California.
 

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Average ROI: 82%
ROI Rank: 543
 
Well, James Ward Byrkit may be on the D-List, but at least he’s in the top 30% of directors in terms of ROI. That’s like being the tallest dwarf in the room.
 

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December 28, 1963.
 

James Ward Byrkit was born in San Francisco, California.
 

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Average ROI: NA
ROI Rank: NA
 
Well, let’s just say Jasmila Zbanic’s ROI is so fresh, it’s still in the produce section. And with an F-List status, it looks like they might need to switch to a different career path, like becoming a professional avocado picker.
 

Jasmila Zbanic is a Bosnian film director, screenwriter, and producer. She was born on December 19, 1974, in Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina. Zbanic studied at the Academy of Performing Arts in Sarajevo and later at the Academy of Dramatic Arts in Zagreb, Croatia. She gained international recognition for her debut feature film “Grbavica” (2006), which won the Golden Bear at the Berlin International Film Festival. Zbanic’s other notable works include “On the Path” (2010) and “Quo Vadis, Aida?” (2020), which was nominated for Best International Feature Film at the 93rd Academy Awards.
 

September 17, 1974.
 

Jasmila Zbanic was born in Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina.
 

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Average ROI: 12%
ROI Rank: 744
 
Well, Jean-Pierre Jeunet may be on the F-List, but at least he’s in the top 40% of directors in terms of Average ROI in the Fresh Kernels Database. That’s something, right?
 

Jean-Pierre Jeunet is a French film director known for his visually stunning and whimsical films. He was born on September 3, 1953, in Roanne, France. Jeunet began his career as a filmmaker in the 1980s, working on short films and commercials before making his feature film debut with “Delicatessen” in 1991. He is best known for his films “Amélie” (2001) and “The City of Lost Children” (1995), both of which received critical acclaim and international success. Jeunet’s films are characterized by their unique visual style, quirky characters, and fantastical storytelling. He continues to work in the film industry, directing and producing films and television shows.
 

September 3, 1953.
 

Jean-Pierre Jeunet was born in Roanne, France.
 

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