Average ROI: 129%
ROI Rank: 425
 
Well, Nia Da may be on the F-List, but at least they’re in the top 25% of directors with a 425th ranking. That’s gotta count for something, right?
 

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October 13, 1967
 

Director Nia Da was born in Los Angeles, California.
 

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Average ROI: 54%
ROI Rank: 627
 
Well, Niels Arden Oplev may be on the F-List, but at least he’s in the top third of directors with a 627th ranking and a 75% ROI average. Keep climbing that ladder, Niels!
 

Niels Arden Oplev is a Danish film director known for his work on the original version of The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo. He has also directed other films such as We Shall Overcome and Dead Man Down.
 

July 25, 1961
 

Niels Arden Oplev was born in Denmark.
 

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Average ROI: -14%
ROI Rank: 805
 
Well, Oliver Parker may not be in the top 10%, but at least he’s not in the bottom 10%… oh wait, he’s actually in the bottom 40%. Looks like he’s on the F-List for now.
 

Oliver Parker is a British film director, screenwriter, and producer. He was born on September 6, 1960, in London, England. Parker is best known for his work on films such as “An Ideal Husband,” “The Importance of Being Earnest,” and “Johnny English Reborn.” He has also directed several television dramas and adaptations, including “Othello” and “The Private Life of Samuel Pepys.” Parker has received critical acclaim for his work, including a BAFTA nomination for Best Adapted Screenplay for “An Ideal Husband.”
 

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Oliver Parker was born in London, England.
 

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Average ROI: NA
ROI Rank: NA
 
Well, let’s just say that Paolo Taviani’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 at the bottom 1%. Sorry, Paolo, looks like you’re stuck on the F-List for now.
 

Paolo Taviani is an Italian film director, born on November 8, 1931, in San Miniato, Tuscany, Italy. Along with his brother Vittorio Taviani, he has directed several award-winning films, including “Padre Padrone,” “Night of the Shooting Stars,” and “Caesar Must Die.” The Taviani brothers are known for their neorealist style and their exploration of themes such as family, politics, and history. Paolo Taviani has won numerous awards for his work, including the Palme d’Or at the Cannes Film Festival and the Golden Bear at the Berlin International Film Festival.
 

August 8, 1931.
 

Paolo Taviani was born in San Miniato, Italy.
 

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Average ROI: 124%
ROI Rank: 437
 
Well, Paul Demeyer may not be in the top 10%, but at least he’s not in the bottom 10% either. And hey, being an A-List director is still pretty impressive, even if it’s not quite A+ material.
 

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

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

Pedro Costa is a Portuguese film director known for his work in the genre of slow cinema. He is best known for his films “Ossos,” “In Vanda’s Room,” and “Colossal Youth.” Costa’s films often focus on the lives of marginalized communities in Lisbon, Portugal, and are characterized by their long takes, minimal dialogue, and use of non-professional actors. He has won numerous awards for his work, including the Best Director award at the Venice Film Festival for his film “Horse Money.”
 

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Pedro Costa was born in Lisbon, Portugal.
 

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Average ROI: 230%
ROI Rank: 263
 
Well, Peter Jackson may not be in the top 10% of directors in terms of Average ROI, but at least he’s still on the A-List. Keep on hobbit-ing, Mr. Jackson!
 

Peter Jackson is a New Zealand film director, producer, and screenwriter. He is best known for directing the critically acclaimed and commercially successful film adaptations of J.R.R. Tolkien’s The Lord of the Rings trilogy and The Hobbit trilogy. Jackson has won numerous awards for his work, including three Academy Awards for Best Picture, Best Director, and Best Adapted Screenplay for The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King. He has also directed other notable films such as Heavenly Creatures, King Kong, and They Shall Not Grow Old.
 

October 31, 1961.
 

Peter Jackson was born in Pukerua Bay, New Zealand.
 

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Average ROI: 232%
ROI Rank: 262
 
Well, Phil Alden Robinson 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 262 out of nearly 2,000 directors. And with a status of F-List, he’s definitely not getting any VIP treatment in Hollywood.
 

Phil Alden Robinson is an American film director, screenwriter, and producer. He was born on March 1, 1950, in Long Beach, New York. Robinson is best known for directing and writing the screenplay for the films “Field of Dreams” (1989) and “Sneakers” (1992). He has also directed other films such as “All of Me” (1984) and “The Sum of All Fears” (2002). Robinson has won several awards for his work, including an Academy Award nomination for Best Adapted Screenplay for “Field of Dreams.”
 

February 28, 1950
 

Phil Alden Robinson was born in Long Beach, New York.
 

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Average ROI: NA
ROI Rank: NA
 
Well, let’s just say Phyllis Nagy’s ROI ranking is so low, it’s like trying to find Waldo in a sea of red and white stripes. And with a status of F-List, it’s safe to say she’s not exactly the belle of the ball in Hollywood. Sorry, Phyllis.
 

Phyllis Nagy is an American playwright, screenwriter, and director. She is best known for her work on the film “Carol” (2015), which she adapted from the novel “The Price of Salt” by Patricia Highsmith. Nagy has also written for television, including the HBO series “Mrs. Harris” (2005) and the BBC series “Tipping the Velvet” (2002). She has received numerous awards and nominations for her work, including an Academy Award nomination for Best Adapted Screenplay for “Carol.”
 

July 21, 1952
 

Phyllis Nagy was born in New York City.
 

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ROI Rank: NA
 
Well, let’s just say Rachel Mason’s ROI is so low, she’s practically in the negatives. She’s definitely on the F-List, but hey, at least she’s on the list, right?
 

Rachel Mason is an American filmmaker, musician, and visual artist. She is best known for her documentary film “Circus of Books,” which explores her parents’ unlikely role as the owners of a gay porn bookstore in Los Angeles. Mason has also directed several music videos and short films, and her work has been exhibited at museums and galleries around the world.
 

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Rachel Mason was born in Los Angeles, California.
 

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