Average ROI: -26%
ROI Rank: 832
 
Well, Paul Brizzi may be ranked 832 out of nearly 2,000 directors in the Fresh Kernels Database, but at least they’re not at the bottom of the barrel! Let’s just say they’re in the top 42%…which is still pretty F-List status.
 

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The birthplace of Director Paul Brizzi is Los Angeles, California.
 

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Average ROI: NA
ROI Rank: NA
 
Well, let’s just say that Pawel Pawlikowski’s ROI is so high, it’s like he’s playing a different game than the rest of the directors. He’s definitely in the top 1%… of the F-List.
 

Pawel Pawlikowski is a Polish-British film director and screenwriter known for his work on films such as “Ida” and “Cold War.” He was born in Warsaw, Poland in 1957 and began his career in the film industry in the 1980s. Pawlikowski has won numerous awards for his work, including the Academy Award for Best Foreign Language Film for “Ida” in 2015. He is known for his minimalist style and his ability to capture complex emotions and relationships on screen.
 

September 15, 1957.
 

Pawel Pawlikowski was born in Warsaw, Poland.
 

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Average ROI: 28%
ROI Rank: 690
 
Well, Peter Howitt may not be in the top 10%, but at least he’s not in the bottom 10% either. With a rank of 690 out of nearly 2,000 directors, he’s like the middle child of the B-List directors. Keep on truckin’, Peter!
 

Peter Howitt is a British film director, screenwriter, and actor. He was born on May 5, 1957, in Manchester, England. Howitt began his career as an actor, appearing in several British television shows and films. He later transitioned to directing and writing, with his directorial debut being the 1998 romantic comedy “Sliding Doors,” starring Gwyneth Paltrow. Howitt has also directed other films such as “Johnny English” and “Laws of Attraction.” He has also worked on several television shows, including “The Mentalist” and “Grimm.”
 

October 4, 1957
 

Peter Howitt was born in Manchester, England.
 

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Average ROI: NA
ROI Rank: NA
 
Well, let’s just say Petra Costa’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 she was at the bottom 1%. Sorry, Petra, looks like you’re on the F-List for now.
 

Petra Costa is a Brazilian film director and actress known for her documentary films. She was born on July 8, 1983, in Brazil. Costa’s most notable works include “Elena” (2012) and “The Edge of Democracy” (2019), both of which explore personal and political themes. She has received critical acclaim for her work, including nominations for the International Documentary Association Award and the Cinema Eye Honors Award. Costa continues to create thought-provoking films that challenge societal norms and explore the human experience.
 

January 8, 1983.
 

Petra Costa was born in Brazil.
 

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Average ROI: 80%
ROI Rank: 553
 
Well, Phillip Noyce may not be in the top 10%, but at least he’s not in the bottom 10% either. With a rank of 553 out of nearly 2,000 directors, he’s like the B-List celebrity of the film world. Keep on truckin’, Noyce!
 

Phillip Noyce is an Australian film director, producer, and screenwriter. He was born on April 29, 1950, in Griffith, New South Wales, Australia. Noyce is best known for his work on films such as “Dead Calm,” “Patriot Games,” “Clear and Present Danger,” and “The Bone Collector.” He has also directed several episodes of the television series “Revenge” and “Brothers & Sisters.” Noyce has won numerous awards for his work, including the AACTA Award for Best Direction for “Rabbit-Proof Fence” and the Australian Directors Guild Award for Best Direction for “The Quiet American.”
 

July 29, 1950.
 

Phillip Noyce was born in Griffith, New South Wales, Australia.
 

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Average ROI: NA
ROI Rank: NA
 
Well, Ra’anan Alexandrowicz may not have a specific rank in the Fresh Kernels Database, but with a Status of F-List, I’m guessing their ROI percentage is somewhere in the “ouch, that hurts” range. Maybe around 0.001%? Sorry, Ra’anan.
 

Ra’anan Alexandrowicz is an Israeli film director, writer, and editor. He was born in Jerusalem in 1969 and studied philosophy and literature at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem. Alexandrowicz has directed several award-winning documentaries and feature films, including “The Law in These Parts,” which won the Grand Jury Prize at the Sundance Film Festival in 2012. He is known for his politically charged films that explore issues of power, justice, and human rights in Israel and Palestine.
 

June 18, 1969
 

Ra’anan Alexandrowicz was born in Jerusalem, Israel.
 

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Average ROI: -77%
ROI Rank: 958
 
Well, Randy Barbato may be on the F-List, but at least he’s in the top 50% of directors with a 958th place ranking and a 50% ROI. That’s something, right?
 

Randy Barbato is an American film director, producer, and writer. He is best known for his work on documentaries and reality television shows, including “RuPaul’s Drag Race” and “The Eyes of Tammy Faye.” Barbato co-founded the production company World of Wonder with his partner Fenton Bailey. Together, they have produced numerous award-winning films and television shows.
 

August 29, 1961
 

Randy Barbato was born in Los Angeles, California.
 

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Average ROI: NA
ROI Rank: NA
 
Well, let’s just say Richard Benjamin’s ROI ranking 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 the only needle. And with a status of F-List, it’s safe to say he’s not exactly the cream of the crop. Sorry, Richard.
 

Richard Benjamin is an American movie director, actor, and producer. He was born on May 22, 1938, in New York City, New York. Benjamin began his career as an actor in the 1960s, appearing in films such as “Goodbye, Columbus” and “Catch-22.” In the 1970s, he transitioned to directing, helming movies like “My Favorite Year” and “Mermaids.” Benjamin has also directed episodes of popular TV shows like “The West Wing” and “Law & Order.” He has been married to actress Paula Prentiss since 1961.
 

August 21, 1938
 

Richard Benjamin was born in New York City, New York.
 

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Average ROI: NA
ROI Rank: NA
 
Well, let’s just say Rick McKay’s ROI is so low, it’s like trying to find a needle in a haystack…if the haystack was made up of 2,000 directors and Rick was the needle with a 0% ROI. Sorry, Rick, looks like you’re firmly on the F-List.
 

Rick McKay was an American film director, writer, and producer. He was best known for his documentary film “Broadway: The Golden Age, by the Legends Who Were There” which was released in 2003. McKay passed away in 2018.
 

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Average ROI: 40%
ROI Rank: 668
 
Well, Robert Altman may be a C-List director, but at least he’s in the top third of the Fresh Kernels Database with a rank of 668 out of nearly 2,000. That’s a solid 33%…which is better than my math skills, to be honest.
 

Robert Altman was an American film director, screenwriter, and producer known for his innovative and unconventional approach to filmmaking. He was born on February 20, 1925, in Kansas City, Missouri, and began his career in the film industry in the 1950s. Altman’s films often featured ensemble casts and overlapping dialogue, and he was known for his use of improvisation and non-linear storytelling. Some of his most famous films include MASH, Nashville, and The Player. Altman passed away on November 20, 2006, in Los Angeles, California.
 

February 20, 1925.
 

Robert Altman was born in Kansas City, Missouri.
 

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