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ROI Rank: NA
 
Well, let’s just say Brian Duffield’s ROI ranking is like finding a needle in a haystack, or more accurately, a C-List director in a database of nearly 2,000. We’re talking about a percentage so low, it’s practically negative. But hey, at least he’s got a ranking, right?
 

Brian Duffield is an American screenwriter and film director. He is best known for writing the screenplay for the films “Insurgent” and “The Babysitter,” as well as directing the film “Spontaneous.” Duffield began his career as a screenwriter in 2012 with the film “Jane Got a Gun.” He has since written several other films, including “Underwater” and “Love and Monsters.” Duffield is also known for his work in television, having written for shows such as “The Twilight Zone” and “The Babysitter’s Club.”
 

February 2, 1983.
 

Brian Duffield was born in Seattle, Washington.
 

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Average ROI: NA
ROI Rank: NA
 
Well, Buck Henry 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 B-List.
 

Buck Henry was an American actor, writer, and director. He was born on December 9, 1930, in New York City, and passed away on January 8, 2020, in Los Angeles. Henry is best known for co-writing the screenplay for the film “The Graduate” and for his work on the television series “Get Smart.” He also directed several films, including “Heaven Can Wait” and “First Family.” Henry was nominated for an Academy Award twice and won an Emmy Award for his writing on “Get Smart.”
 

December 8, 1930
 

Director Buck Henry was born in New York City, New York.
 

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Average ROI: 34%
ROI Rank: 678
 
Well, Carla Simón may be ranked 678 out of nearly 2,000 directors in the Fresh Kernels Database, but at least she’s not on the Z-list with Tommy Wiseau. And hey, a 34% ROI isn’t too shabby for an F-Lister!
 

Carla Simón is a Spanish film director known for her debut feature film “Summer 1993” (2017), which won numerous awards including the Best First Feature Award at the Berlin International Film Festival. She was born in Barcelona in 1986 and studied Audiovisual Communication at Pompeu Fabra University. Simón’s work often explores themes of family, childhood, and memory.
 

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Carla Simón was born in Barcelona, Spain.
 

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Average ROI: 95%
ROI Rank: 517
 
Well, Chad Stahelski 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 a B-List director is still better than being a C-List celebrity, right?
 

Chad Stahelski is an American film director, stuntman, and actor. He is best known for co-directing the John Wick film series alongside David Leitch. Stahelski began his career as a stuntman, working on films such as The Matrix trilogy and The Hunger Games. He made his directorial debut with John Wick in 2014 and has since directed its sequels, John Wick: Chapter 2 and John Wick: Chapter 3 – Parabellum. Stahelski is known for his expertise in action choreography and has won several awards for his work in the John Wick films.
 

September 20, 1968.
 

Chad Stahelski was born in Palmer, Massachusetts.
 

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Average ROI: NA
ROI Rank: NA
 
Well, let’s just say Cherien Dabis is somewhere in the middle of the pack, with an ROI that’s about as predictable as a coin flip. But hey, at least they’re not on the D-List…yet.
 

Cherien Dabis is a Palestinian-American filmmaker, writer, and actress. She is best known for her work on the critically acclaimed film “Amreeka” and the television series “Ramy.” Dabis was born in Omaha, Nebraska, and raised in Jordan and Ohio. She received her MFA in film from Columbia University and has since gone on to write and direct several award-winning films and television shows.
 

November 1, 1976.
 

Cherien Dabis was born in Omaha, Nebraska.
 

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Average ROI: 102%
ROI Rank: 502
 
Well, Chris Sanders may be ranked 502 out of nearly 2,000 directors in the Fresh Kernels Database, but hey, at least they’re not on the Z-list with Tommy Wiseau. And with a 67% ROI, they’re doing better than most of us in the stock market. #FListStatus
 

Chris Sanders is an American animator and film director known for his work on animated films such as Lilo & Stitch, How to Train Your Dragon, and The Croods. He began his career as a character designer and storyboard artist for Disney, working on films such as Beauty and the Beast and The Lion King. Sanders later co-wrote and directed Lilo & Stitch, which became a critical and commercial success. He went on to direct and co-write How to Train Your Dragon, which was also a box office hit and received critical acclaim. Sanders is currently working on the sequel to The Croods, which he co-wrote and directed.
 

March 11, 1960
 

Chris Sanders was born in Colorado, United States.
 

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Average ROI: NA
ROI Rank: NA
 
Well, Christopher Kenneally may not have a rank in the Fresh Kernels Database, but I’m pretty sure he’s in the F-List status. Maybe he should consider changing his name to Christopher “ROI” Kenneally and aim for a 1000% return on investment to climb up the ranks.
 

Christopher Kenneally is an American film director, writer, and producer. He is best known for his work on the documentary film “Side by Side” (2012), which explores the transition from traditional film to digital filmmaking. Kenneally has also worked as a cinematographer and editor on various films.
 

October 17, 1976.
 

Christopher Kenneally was born in Massachusetts, United States.
 

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Average ROI: NA
ROI Rank: NA
 
Well, let’s just say Claude Miller’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 with better ROI percentages. Sorry, Claude, looks like you’re firmly on the F-List.
 

Claude Miller was a French film director, screenwriter, and producer. He was born on February 20, 1942, in Paris, France, and passed away on April 4, 2012, in Paris. Miller began his career as an assistant director to François Truffaut and went on to direct his own films, including “The Best Way to Walk,” “Garde à vue,” and “The Little Thief.” He won numerous awards throughout his career, including the César Award for Best Director for “The Little Thief” in 1989. Miller was known for his sensitive portrayals of complex characters and his ability to capture the nuances of human relationships on screen.
 

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Average ROI: 447%
ROI Rank: 79
 
Well, Craig Brewer may be on the B-List, but with a ranking of 79 out of nearly 2,000 directors, he’s definitely more like an A-Lister in our book. I mean, that’s like being in the top 4% – he’s practically a Hollywood unicorn!
 

Craig Brewer is an American film director, producer, and screenwriter. He is best known for his work on the films “Hustle & Flow” and “Black Snake Moan.” Brewer was born on December 6, 1971, in Virginia Beach, Virginia. He attended the University of Memphis, where he studied film. Brewer began his career as a director with the independent film “The Poor & Hungry” in 2000. He gained critical acclaim with his second feature film, “Hustle & Flow,” which won the Audience Award at the Sundance Film Festival in 2005. Brewer has also directed episodes of television shows such as “Empire” and “The Shield.”
 

December 5, 1971
 

Craig Brewer was born in Virginia, USA.
 

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Average ROI: NA
ROI Rank: NA
 
Well, Dan Cohen may not be at the top of the Fresh Kernels Database in terms of Average ROI, but at least he’s not in the negatives like some of those other C-List directors. Let’s give him a solid 50% for effort!
 

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Dan Cohen was born in New York City.
 

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