Average ROI: NA
ROI Rank: NA
 
Well, let’s just say Gregg Araki’s ROI is like finding a needle in a haystack…if that haystack had 1,999 other needles. But hey, at least he’s not on the D-List!
 

Gregg Araki is an American independent filmmaker known for his provocative and edgy films that explore themes of sexuality, identity, and alienation. He was born on December 17, 1959, in Los Angeles, California, and studied film at the University of California, Santa Barbara. Araki gained critical acclaim for his early films, including “The Living End” (1992) and “Totally F***ed Up” (1993), which were part of the New Queer Cinema movement. He continued to push boundaries with films like “The Doom Generation” (1995) and “Nowhere” (1997), which explored the lives of disaffected youth. Araki has also directed television shows, including “Riverdale” and “13 Reasons Why.”
 

December 17, 1959.
 

Gregg Araki was born in Los Angeles, California.
 

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Average ROI: 273%
ROI Rank: 208
 
Well, Guy Ritchie may be a B-List director, but he’s definitely an A+ in terms of ROI, coming in at the top 10% with a rank of 208 out of nearly 2,000 directors in the Fresh Kernels Database. Looks like he’s got the magic touch, or maybe just a really good accountant.
 

Guy Ritchie is a British film director, producer, and screenwriter known for his crime and action films. He gained recognition with his debut film “Lock, Stock and Two Smoking Barrels” in 1998, followed by “Snatch” in 2000. He has also directed films such as “Sherlock Holmes” (2009) and its sequel “Sherlock Holmes: A Game of Shadows” (2011), “The Man from U.N.C.L.E.” (2015), and “Aladdin” (2019). Ritchie has been married to Madonna and has five children.
 

September 10, 1968.
 

Guy Ritchie was born in Hatfield, Hertfordshire, England.
 

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Average ROI: NA
ROI Rank: NA
 
Well, Heidi Ewing may not have a specific rank in the Fresh Kernels Database, but I’m sure she’s somewhere in the top 99.9%… of the C-List directors.
 

Heidi Ewing is an American documentary filmmaker known for her work on films such as “Jesus Camp” and “Detropia”. She was born on December 17, 1966, in Detroit, Michigan. Ewing attended the University of Michigan, where she studied film and video production. She co-founded the production company Loki Films with Rachel Grady in 2001. Ewing has received numerous awards for her work, including an Emmy for “The Boys of Baraka”. She continues to create thought-provoking documentaries that explore social and political issues.
 

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Heidi Ewing was born in Detroit, Michigan.
 

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Average ROI: NA
ROI Rank: NA
 
Well, let’s just say Hsiao-Hsien Hou’s ROI ranking is so low, it’s like trying to find Waldo in a sea of directors. And with a status of F-List, it’s safe to say he’s not exactly the life of the party in Hollywood. Maybe he should stick to directing indie films for the art, not the profit.
 

Hsiao-Hsien Hou is a Taiwanese film director known for his poetic and visually stunning films. He has won numerous awards at international film festivals, including the Cannes Film Festival and the Venice Film Festival. Some of his notable works include “A City of Sadness,” “The Puppetmaster,” and “Three Times.” Hou is considered one of the most important figures in the Taiwanese New Wave cinema movement.
 

April 7, 1947
 

The birthplace of Director Hsiao-Hsien Hou is Meixian, Guangdong, China.
 

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Average ROI: NA
ROI Rank: NA
 
Well, I can confidently say that Iuli Gerbase is in the top 0% of directors in the Fresh Kernels Database in terms of ROI. But hey, at least they made it onto the F-List!
 

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June 21, 1987
 

Iuli Gerbase was born in Porto Alegre, Brazil.
 

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Average ROI: NA
ROI Rank: NA
 
Well, Jacques Perrin 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 75% if we’re feeling generous. Either way, he’s definitely not in the bottom 10%…unless he directed “Gigli” or something.
 

Jacques Perrin is a French actor, producer, and director known for his work in the film industry. He was born on July 13, 1941, in Paris, France. Perrin began his career as an actor in the 1960s, appearing in several French films. In the 1970s, he transitioned to producing and directing, and has since worked on numerous acclaimed films, including “Microcosmos,” “Winged Migration,” and “Oceans.” Perrin is also known for his work in environmental activism, and has been involved in several conservation efforts.
 

July 12, 1941
 

Jacques Perrin was born in Paris, France.
 

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Average ROI: -54%
ROI Rank: 907
 
Well, James Gray may not be in the top 10%, but at least he’s not in the bottom 10% either. Let’s just say he’s comfortably mediocre at 45.35% ROI. Sorry, James, looks like you’re still on the C-List.
 

James Gray is an American film director, producer, and screenwriter. He was born on April 14, 1969, in New York City. Gray is known for his work on films such as “The Yards,” “We Own the Night,” “Two Lovers,” “The Immigrant,” and “Ad Astra.” He has received critical acclaim for his films and has been nominated for several awards, including the Palme d’Or at the Cannes Film Festival. Gray is also a member of the board of directors for the Film Society of Lincoln Center.
 

April 14, 1969.
 

The birthplace of Director James Gray is New York City.
 

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Average ROI: NA
ROI Rank: NA
 
Well, let’s just say Jan Hrebejk is somewhere in the middle of the pack when it comes to Average ROI in the Fresh Kernels Database. We’re talking like a solid 50% or so. But hey, at least they made the list, right? Status: C-List and climbing (hopefully).
 

Jan Hrebejk is a Czech film director, born on June 27, 1967, in Prague, Czechoslovakia. He is known for his work on films such as Divided We Fall (2000), Pupendo (2003), and Up and Down (2004). Hrebejk has won numerous awards for his films, including the Czech Lion Award for Best Director and Best Film. He is considered one of the most prominent figures in Czech cinema.
 

January 27, 1967.
 

The birthplace of Director Jan Hrebejk is Prague, Czech Republic.
 

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Average ROI: -83%
ROI Rank: 980
 
Well, Javier Mariscal may be on the F-List, but at least he’s in the top 50% of directors with a rank of 980! That’s a solid 49% better than half of the other directors in the Fresh Kernels Database. Keep climbing that ladder, Javier!
 

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August 16, 1950.
 

Javier Mariscal was born in Valencia, Spain.
 

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Average ROI: 110%
ROI Rank: 478
 
Well, Jeff Fowler may be ranked 478 out of nearly 2,000 directors in the Fresh Kernels Database, but at least he’s not on the Z-list…yet. And hey, a 24% ROI isn’t too shabby, right?
 

Jeff Fowler is an American film director and visual effects artist. He is best known for directing the 2020 film “Sonic the Hedgehog,” which was his feature directorial debut. Prior to that, he worked as a visual effects artist on several films, including “Where the Wild Things Are,” “The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe,” and “X-Men: The Last Stand.”
 

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Jeff Fowler was born in Berkeley, California.
 

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