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ROI Rank: NA
 
Well, let’s just say that Sebastián Lelio is somewhere in the middle of the pack when it comes to Average ROI in the Fresh Kernels Database. We’re talking about a solid 50% here, folks. But hey, being on the B-List is nothing to sneeze at!
 

Sebastián Lelio is a Chilean film director, screenwriter, and producer. He was born on March 14, 1974, in Mendoza, Argentina, and grew up in Chile. Lelio studied film at the Escuela de Cine de Chile and began his career as a director in the early 2000s. He is known for his work on films such as “Gloria,” “A Fantastic Woman,” and “Disobedience.” Lelio has won numerous awards for his films, including the Academy Award for Best Foreign Language Film for “A Fantastic Woman” in 2018.
 

February 14, 1974.
 

Sebastián Lelio was born in Santiago, Chile.
 

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Average ROI: 239%
ROI Rank: 247
 
Well, Shawn Levy 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 directors, with a solid 87% ROI and a C-List status to match.
 

Shawn Levy is a Canadian-American film director, producer, and actor. He is best known for directing the Night at the Museum film series, as well as other popular films such as Cheaper by the Dozen, The Pink Panther, and Date Night. Levy has also produced several successful television shows, including Stranger Things and The Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt. He began his career as a producer and director of television shows before transitioning to feature films. Levy has received numerous awards and nominations for his work in the entertainment industry.
 

March 22, 1968
 

Shawn Levy was born in Montreal, Quebec, Canada.
 

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Average ROI: -83%
ROI Rank: 980
 
Well, Sngmoo Lee may be on the F-List, but at least they’re in the top 50% of directors with a 49% ROI. That’s gotta count for something, right?
 

Sngmoo Lee is a South Korean film director, screenwriter, and producer. He is best known for his 2010 martial arts film “The Warrior’s Way,” which he wrote, directed, and produced. Prior to his feature film debut, Lee worked as a commercial director and also directed several short films. Unknown.
 

August 10, 1963.
 

Director Sngmoo Lee was born in South Korea.
 

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Average ROI: -45%
ROI Rank: 876
 
Well, Stéphane Aubier may be ranked 876 out of nearly 2,000 directors in the Fresh Kernels Database, but at least they’re not on the Z-list! And with a solid ROI of [insert percentage here], they’re definitely not a flop.
 

Stéphane Aubier is a Belgian film director, animator, and screenwriter. He is best known for co-directing the stop-motion animated film “A Town Called Panic” with Vincent Patar. The film was a critical and commercial success, winning numerous awards and nominations. Aubier and Patar have also collaborated on several other projects, including the television series “PicPic André Shoow” and the feature film “Ernest & Celestine”. Aubier’s work is known for its quirky humor and distinctive visual style.
 

June 17, 1964.
 

Stéphane Aubier was born in Uccle, Belgium.
 

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Average ROI: 141%
ROI Rank: 403
 
Well, Stephen Merchant may be on the F-List, but at least he’s in the top 20% of directors in terms of ROI. I guess he’s the king of the F-Listers!
 

Stephen Merchant is a British writer, director, and actor. He is best known for co-creating the hit television series The Office and Extras with Ricky Gervais. Merchant has also directed several films, including Fighting with My Family and Jojo Rabbit. He has won numerous awards for his work, including Primetime Emmy Awards and BAFTA Awards.
 

November 24, 1974.
 

Stephen Merchant was born in Bristol, England.
 

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ROI Rank: NA
 
Well, let’s just say Steve Skrovan’s ROI ranking is so low, it’s like trying to find Waldo in a sea of directors. And with a D-List status, he’s probably better off directing traffic than movies. Sorry, Steve.
 

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June 18, 1957
 

Steve Skrovan was born in Cleveland, Ohio.
 

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Average ROI: NA
ROI Rank: NA
 
Well, Susanne Rostock may not have a specific rank in the Fresh Kernels Database, but with a Status of F-List, I’m guessing her ROI is somewhere around the “I spent more on craft services than I did on the actual film” range, which is about 99% of us indie filmmakers.
 

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Susanne Rostock was born in the United States.
 

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Average ROI: -32%
ROI Rank: 846
 
Well, Ted Demme may be ranked 846 out of nearly 2,000 directors in the Fresh Kernels Database, but hey, at least he’s not in the bottom 50%! And let’s not forget, he’s still on the B-List, which is better than being on the C-List or the ‘Who’s That?’ List.
 

Ted Demme was an American movie director, producer, and actor. He was born on October 26, 1963, in New York City, New York, USA. Demme directed several successful movies, including “Beautiful Girls,” “Blow,” and “Life.” He also produced the TV series “Yo! MTV Raps” and “The Chris Rock Show.” Unfortunately, Demme passed away on January 13, 2002, at the age of 38 due to a heart attack.
 

October 26, 1963.
 

Ted Demme was born in New York City, New York.
 

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Average ROI: -17%
ROI Rank: 811
 
Well, Thomas Vinterberg may be on the F-List, but at least he’s in the top 50% of directors with a solid 40.55% Average ROI. Keep climbing that ladder, Thomas!
 

Thomas Vinterberg is a Danish film director, born on May 19, 1969, in Frederiksberg, Denmark. He is best known for co-founding the Dogme 95 movement, which aimed to create more authentic and realistic films. Vinterberg’s notable works include “The Celebration,” “The Hunt,” and “Another Round.” He has received numerous awards and nominations for his work, including an Academy Award for Best International Feature Film for “Another Round” in 2021.
 

March 19, 1969.
 

Thomas Vinterberg was born in Copenhagen, Denmark.
 

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Average ROI: 216%
ROI Rank: 282
 
Well, Todd Field may not be in the top 10%, but at least he’s still on the A-List. And hey, 282 out of nearly 2,000 directors isn’t too shabby – that’s like being in the top 15%!
 

Todd Field is an American film director, actor, and screenwriter. He was born on February 24, 1964, in Pomona, California. Field began his career as an actor, appearing in films such as “Eyes Wide Shut” and “Twister.” He later transitioned to directing, and his directorial debut was the 2001 film “In the Bedroom,” which earned him critical acclaim and several award nominations. Field’s other notable films include “Little Children” and “Beautiful Ruins.” He is known for his intense character studies and his ability to elicit powerful performances from his actors.
 

April 24, 1964.
 

Todd Field was born in Pomona, California.
 

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