Average ROI: -56%
ROI Rank: 909
 
Well, John Hillcoat may be a C-List director, but at least he’s in the top 50% of the Fresh Kernels Database with a rank of 909. That’s gotta count for something, right?
 

John Hillcoat is an Australian film director, screenwriter, and music video director. He is best known for his films “The Proposition” (2005), “The Road” (2009), and “Lawless” (2012). Hillcoat began his career directing music videos for bands such as INXS and Depeche Mode before transitioning to feature films. He has also directed episodes of the television series “Black Mirror” and “True Detective”.
 

December 3, 1961
 

John Hillcoat was born in Queensland, Australia.
 

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Average ROI: 407%
ROI Rank: 102
 
Well, John N. Smith may be ranked 102 in the Fresh Kernels Database, but at least he’s not on the Z-list with Tommy Wiseau. And let’s be real, a 102 ranking means he’s in the top 5% of directors in terms of ROI. Not too shabby for an F-Lister!
 

John N. Smith is a Canadian film and television director known for his work on the films “The Boys of St. Vincent” and “Dangerous Minds.” He has also directed episodes of popular television shows such as “The X-Files” and “The L Word.” Smith has won numerous awards for his work, including a Gemini Award for Best Direction in a Dramatic Program or Mini-Series.
 

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The birthplace of Director John N. Smith is Montreal, Quebec, Canada.
 

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Average ROI: NA
ROI Rank: NA
 
Well, Johnnie To may not have a specific rank in the Fresh Kernels Database, but with a B-List status, I’d say he’s probably somewhere in the top 50%…or maybe the top 37.5% if we’re feeling generous. Either way, he’s definitely not at the bottom of the barrel…unless that barrel is filled with rotten tomatoes.
 

Johnnie To is a Hong Kong film director, producer, and screenwriter known for his work in the action and crime thriller genres. He has directed over 50 films, including “Election,” “Drug War,” and “The Mission.” To has won numerous awards for his work, including Best Director at the Hong Kong Film Awards and the Golden Horse Awards. He is considered one of the most influential filmmakers in Hong Kong cinema.
 

July 22, 1955.
 

Johnnie To was born in Hong Kong.
 

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Average ROI: NA
ROI Rank: NA
 
Well, let’s just say Jonathan Sobol’s Average ROI puts him in the top [insert low percentage here] of directors in the Fresh Kernels Database. But unfortunately, his Status is F-List, so he’s probably not getting any red carpet treatment anytime soon. #ToughBreak
 

Jonathan Sobol is a Canadian film director, writer, and producer. He is best known for his work on the films “A Beginner’s Guide to Endings” and “The Art of the Steal”. Sobol has also directed episodes of the television series “The Art of More” and “Blood & Treasure”.
 

August 22, 1971
 

Jonathan Sobol was born in Toronto, Canada.
 

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Average ROI: 249%
ROI Rank: 234
 
Josh Cooley may be ranked 234th in the Fresh Kernels Database, but with an A-List status, he’s still in the top 12% of directors. Looks like he’s got a friend in the ROI business!
 

Josh Cooley is an American film director, screenwriter, and voice actor. He is best known for his work at Pixar Animation Studios, where he directed the critically acclaimed film “Toy Story 4” and co-wrote the screenplay for “Inside Out.” Prior to his work at Pixar, Cooley worked as a storyboard artist on several films, including “The Incredibles” and “Cars.”
 

November 22, 1967.
 

Josh Cooley was born in Easton, Pennsylvania.
 

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Average ROI: NA
ROI Rank: NA
 
Well, let’s just say Julia Leigh’s ROI ranking is so low, it’s like trying to find Waldo in a sea of red and white stripes. And her F-List status? Ouch, that’s gotta hurt.
 

Julia Leigh is an Australian author and filmmaker. She is best known for her debut feature film, “Sleeping Beauty,” which premiered at the Cannes Film Festival in 2011. Prior to her career in film, Leigh was a successful novelist, with her works including “The Hunter” and “Disquiet.” She has also worked as a screenwriter and producer.
 

June 1, 1970
 

The birthplace of Director Julia Leigh is Sydney, Australia.
 

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Average ROI: NA
ROI Rank: NA
 
Well, Justin Chon may not have a specific rank in the Fresh Kernels Database, but I’m sure he’s at least in the top 50%…of B-List directors.
 

Justin Chon is a Korean-American actor, director, and writer. He is best known for his roles in the Twilight Saga and the TV series, Dr. Ken. Chon made his directorial debut with the film Gook in 2017, which won the Next Audience Award at the Sundance Film Festival. He also directed the films Ms. Purple and Blue Bayou.
 

July 29, 1981.
 

Justin Chon was born in Garden Grove, California.
 

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Average ROI: NA
ROI Rank: NA
 
Well, Kasper Collin may not have a rank in the Fresh Kernels Database, but with a Status of F-List, I’m guessing they’re somewhere in the bottom 10%…or maybe even lower. Sorry, Kasper.
 

Kasper Collin is a Swedish film director known for his documentaries. He was born on February 19, 1965, in Stockholm, Sweden. Collin’s most notable works include “My Name Is Albert Ayler” (2005) and “I Called Him Morgan” (2016), which won several awards at film festivals around the world. He is also a producer and writer, and has worked on various film projects in Sweden and internationally.
 

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Kasper Collin was born in Sweden.
 

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Average ROI: NA
ROI Rank: NA
 
Well, Kenneth A. Carlson may not have a rank in the Fresh Kernels Database, but I’m pretty sure he’s in the negative percentage range. Sorry, Kenneth, looks like you’re on the F-List.
 

Unknown.
 

June 11, 1978
 

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Average ROI: -94%
ROI Rank: 1,017
 
Well, Kim Nguyen may not be in the top 50%, but at least they’re not in the bottom 50%…oh wait, they’re on the F-List. Nevermind.
 

Kim Nguyen is a Canadian film director and screenwriter known for his work in French and English-language cinema. He was born on March 6, 1974, in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. Nguyen has directed several critically acclaimed films, including “War Witch” (2012), which was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Foreign Language Film, and “Two Lovers and a Bear” (2016), which premiered at the Cannes Film Festival. He has also directed episodes of the television series “Cardinal” and “Bellevue.”
 

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Director Kim Nguyen was born in Montreal, Quebec, Canada.
 

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