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ROI Rank: NA
 
Well, let’s just say Aaron Sorkin is somewhere in the middle of the pack when it comes to ROI in the Fresh Kernels Database. We won’t give an exact rank, but let’s just say he’s hovering around the 50% mark. But hey, being on the B-List isn’t so bad, right? At least he’s not stuck on the D-List with the likes of Tommy Wiseau.
 

Aaron Sorkin is an American screenwriter, playwright, producer, and director. He is best known for his work on the television series The West Wing, as well as the films A Few Good Men, The Social Network, and Steve Jobs. Sorkin has won numerous awards for his writing, including an Academy Award, a Golden Globe, and multiple Emmy Awards. He is known for his fast-paced dialogue and his ability to create complex, multi-layered characters.
 

June 9, 1961.
 

Aaron Sorkin was born in New York City.
 

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Average ROI: 864%
ROI Rank: 20
 
Well, Adrienne Shelly may be on the B-List, but with a ranking of 20 out of nearly 2,000 directors, she’s definitely A-List in our hearts! And with an average ROI of [insert percentage], she’s clearly got some serious directing chops.
 

Adrienne Shelly was an American actress, writer, and director. She began her career in the entertainment industry as an actress in the 1980s, appearing in films such as “The Unbelievable Truth” and “Trust.” In the late 1990s, she transitioned to writing and directing, and her most notable work includes the films “Waitress” and “Sudden Manhattan.” Unfortunately, Shelly passed away in 2006 at the age of 40, leaving behind a legacy of independent filmmaking.
 

June 30, 1966
 

Adrienne Shelly was born in Queens, New York.
 

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Average ROI: 418%
ROI Rank: 91
 
Albert Hughes may be ranked 91st in the Fresh Kernels Database, but at least he’s not on the F-List…oh wait, nevermind. (insert laughing emoji)
 

Albert Hughes is a film director and producer known for his work on movies such as Menace II Society, Dead Presidents, and The Book of Eli. He was born on April 1, 1972, in Detroit, Michigan, and grew up in Los Angeles, California. Along with his twin brother, Allen Hughes, he formed the Hughes Brothers production company and began making films in the early 1990s. The brothers gained critical acclaim for their gritty depictions of urban life and their ability to capture the struggles of marginalized communities. While Allen has since moved on to other projects, Albert continues to work in the film industry, directing and producing movies and television shows.
 

February 29, 1972
 

Albert Hughes was born in Detroit, Michigan.
 

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Average ROI: -81%
ROI Rank: 966
 
Well, Alex Gibney may not be in the top 50%, but at least he’s not in the bottom 50% either. And hey, being on the B-List is still better than being on the C-List, right?
 

Alex Gibney is an American documentary filmmaker and producer. He has directed and produced numerous award-winning documentaries, including “Taxi to the Dark Side,” “Enron: The Smartest Guys in the Room,” and “Going Clear: Scientology and the Prison of Belief.” Gibney has won an Academy Award, multiple Emmy Awards, and a Peabody Award for his work. He is known for his investigative approach to filmmaking and his ability to uncover hidden truths and expose corruption.
 

December 22, 1953
 

Alex Gibney was born in New York City, USA.
 

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Average ROI: 20%
ROI Rank: 716
 
Well, Ali Selim may be a C-List director, but at least they’re in the top 40% of directors in terms of Average ROI in the Fresh Kernels Database. That’s something to be proud of, right?
 

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The birthplace of Director Ali Selim is Saint Cloud, Minnesota.
 

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Average ROI: 272%
ROI Rank: 212
 
Well, André De Toth may be on the F-List, but at least he’s in the top 11% of directors in terms of Average ROI in the Fresh Kernels Database. That’s something, right?
 

André De Toth was a Hungarian-American film director and screenwriter. He was born on May 15, 1912, in Mako, Hungary, and died on October 27, 2002, in Burbank, California. De Toth directed over 30 films in his career, including the classic film noir “Pitfall” (1948) and the 3D horror film “House of Wax” (1953). He was known for his skillful use of lighting and camera angles to create tension and suspense in his films. De Toth was also a prolific writer, penning scripts for many of his own films as well as for other directors. He was married to actress Veronica Lake from 1944 to 1952.
 

May 14, 1913
 

André De Toth was born in Mako, Austria-Hungary (now in Hungary).
 

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Average ROI: NA
ROI Rank: NA
 
Well, let’s just say Andrew Haigh’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 the only needle with a measly 0% ROI. Sorry, Andrew, looks like you’re stuck on the F-List for now.
 

Andrew Haigh is a British film and television director known for his work on the films “Weekend” and “45 Years,” as well as the television series “Looking” and “The North Water.” He was born on March 7, 1973, in Harrogate, North Yorkshire, England. Haigh began his career in the film industry as an assistant editor before transitioning to directing. He has received critical acclaim for his intimate and character-driven storytelling style.
 

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Andrew Haigh was born in Harrogate, North Yorkshire, England.
 

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Average ROI: NA
ROI Rank: NA
 
Well, let’s just say Ann Hu’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 Ann was the only needle with a 0% ROI. Sorry, Ann, looks like you’re firmly on the F-List.
 

Ann Hu is a Chinese-American film director, producer, and screenwriter. She was born in Beijing, China and later moved to the United States to pursue her education. Hu is best known for her films “Shadow Magic” (2000) and “Beauty Remains” (2005), both of which explore themes of cultural identity and tradition. She has also directed several documentaries and television shows. Hu is a member of the Directors Guild of America and has received numerous awards and nominations for her work.
 

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Ann Hu was born in Beijing, China.
 

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Average ROI: -43%
ROI Rank: 869
 
Well, Antonio Campos may not be in the top 10%, but at least he’s not in the bottom 10% either. With a rank of 869 out of nearly 2,000 directors, he’s like the solid B-Lister of the bunch. Keep on chugging, Antonio!
 

Antonio Campos is a film director, producer, and screenwriter known for his work on independent films. He was born on August 24, 1983, in New York City, and grew up in Brazil. Campos began his career in the film industry as a producer and director of short films before making his feature film debut with Afterschool in 2008. He has since directed several critically acclaimed films, including Simon Killer (2012), Christine (2016), and The Devil All the Time (2020). Campos is also a co-founder of the production company Borderline Films.
 

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Antonio Campos was born in New York City.
 

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Average ROI: NA
ROI Rank: NA
 
Well, Babak Payami may not have a rank in the Fresh Kernels Database, but I’m sure he’s at least in the top 0.0001% of directors when it comes to making his mom proud. And hey, being on the F-List just means he’s part of an exclusive club, right?
 

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Babak Payami was born in Tehran, Iran.
 

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