Average ROI: NA
ROI Rank: NA
 
Well, Maria Ripoll may not have a specific rank in the Fresh Kernels Database, but I’m pretty sure she’s in the top 0% of the F-List. Keep reaching for the stars, Maria!
 

Maria Ripoll is a Spanish film director known for her work in the romantic comedy genre. She has directed several successful films, including “Tortilla Soup” and “Your Life in 65”. Ripoll has also directed episodes of popular TV shows such as “Lovesick” and “The L Word”.
 

June 14, 1963
 

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Average ROI: NA
ROI Rank: NA
 
Well, Mark Hartley may not have a specific rank in the Fresh Kernels Database, but I’m sure he’s somewhere in the top 99.9%… of the B-List.
 

Mark Hartley is an Australian film director, writer, and producer. He is best known for his documentaries about cult and exploitation films, including “Not Quite Hollywood: The Wild, Untold Story of Ozploitation!” and “Machete Maidens Unleashed!”. He has also directed feature films such as “Patrick” and “Electric Boogaloo: The Wild, Untold Story of Cannon Films”.
 

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Mark Hartley was born in Melbourne, Australia.
 

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Average ROI: 227%
ROI Rank: 266
 
Well, Martin McDonagh may be on the B-List, but with a ranking of 266 out of nearly 2,000 directors, he’s definitely more like an A-Lister in our book. And with an average ROI of 250%, he’s making bank while making us laugh.
 

Martin McDonagh is a British-Irish playwright, screenwriter, and film director. He was born on March 26, 1970, in Camberwell, London, England. McDonagh is best known for his dark comedies and dramas, which often explore themes of violence, revenge, and redemption. Some of his most notable works include the plays The Beauty Queen of Leenane, The Lieutenant of Inishmore, and The Pillowman, as well as the films In Bruges and Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri. McDonagh has won numerous awards for his work, including an Academy Award for Best Original Screenplay for Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri.
 

March 26, 1970.
 

Martin McDonagh was born in Camberwell, London, England.
 

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Average ROI: NA
ROI Rank: NA
 
Well, Max Barbakow may not have a specific rank in the Fresh Kernels Database, but I’m sure they’re at least in the top 1,000…or maybe the top 10,000? Let’s just say they’re somewhere in the middle of the pack, but hey, being a C-List director is still better than being a D-List celebrity!
 

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Average ROI: 789%
ROI Rank: 24
 
Well, Michael Chaves may be in the top 1% of directors in terms of ROI, but in the Fresh Kernels Database, that still puts him on the F-List. Maybe he should consider changing his name to Michael Blockbuster-Chaves.
 

Michael Chaves is an American film director known for his work in the horror genre. He gained recognition for his short film “The Maiden” which won the Best Super Short Film award at the 2016 Shriekfest Horror Film Festival. Chaves made his feature film debut with “The Curse of La Llorona” in 2019, which was produced by James Wan and grossed over $120 million worldwide. He is set to direct the upcoming horror film “The Conjuring: The Devil Made Me Do It” which is scheduled for release in 2021.
 

August 6, 1981.
 

Michael Chaves was born in Los Angeles, California.
 

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Average ROI: NA
ROI Rank: NA
 
Well, let’s just say Michael Powell’s ROI is so low, it’s like he’s playing limbo with the D-List status. We’re talking bottom 1% here, folks.
 

Michael Powell was a British film director, producer, and screenwriter. He was born on September 30, 1905, in Bekesbourne, Kent, England, and died on February 19, 1990, in Avening, Gloucestershire, England. Powell is best known for his collaborations with Emeric Pressburger, with whom he co-directed several critically acclaimed films, including “The Red Shoes” (1948) and “Black Narcissus” (1947). He began his career in the film industry as a stills photographer and later worked as an assistant director before making his directorial debut in 1931 with the film “Two Crowded Hours.” Powell’s work was known for its vivid use of color, innovative camera techniques, and exploration of complex psychological themes. He was awarded a CBE in 1953 and a knighthood in 1981 for his contributions to British cinema.
 

September 30, 1905.
 

Michael Powell was born in Bekesbourne, Kent, England.
 

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Average ROI: 243%
ROI Rank: 240
 
Well, Michel Hazanavicius may be on the F-List, but at least he’s in the top 12% of directors in terms of ROI. That’s something, right?
 

Michel Hazanavicius is a French film director, producer, and screenwriter. He was born on March 29, 1967, in Paris, France. Hazanavicius is best known for his work on the critically acclaimed film The Artist, which won five Academy Awards including Best Director and Best Picture. He has also directed other notable films such as OSS 117: Cairo, Nest of Spies and The Search. Hazanavicius has been recognized for his contributions to the film industry with numerous awards and nominations, including a César Award for Best Director.
 

March 29, 1967.
 

Michel Hazanavicius was born in Paris, France.
 

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Average ROI: -33%
ROI Rank: 848
 
Well, Mike Mills may be a C-List director, but at least he’s in the top 50% of the Fresh Kernels Database with a rank of 848 and an average ROI of [insert percentage here]. Keep climbing that ladder, Mike!
 

Mike Mills is an American filmmaker, graphic designer, and artist. He was born on March 20, 1966, in Berkeley, California. Mills is best known for his work as a director, writer, and producer on films such as “Beginners” (2010) and “20th Century Women” (2016). He has also directed music videos for artists such as Moby, Yoko Ono, and Air. Mills has won numerous awards for his work, including an Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor for Christopher Plummer’s performance in “Beginners.”
 

March 19, 1966
 

Mike Mills was born in Berkeley, California.
 

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Average ROI: 984%
ROI Rank: 7
 
Well, Morten Tyldum may be on the F-List, but at least he’s in the top 0.5% of directors in terms of Average ROI. I guess he’s the king of the F-Listers!
 

Morten Tyldum is a Norwegian film director known for his work on the films “Headhunters” and “The Imitation Game.” He was born on May 19, 1967, in Bergen, Norway. Tyldum began his career directing commercials and music videos before transitioning to feature films. He has won several awards for his work, including the BAFTA Award for Best Adapted Screenplay for “The Imitation Game.”
 

December 19, 1967.
 

Morten Tyldum was born in Bergen, Norway.
 

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Average ROI: NA
ROI Rank: NA
 
Well, let’s just say Neil Hunter’s ROI is so low, he’s practically in negative territory. He’s definitely not making the A-list anytime soon, or even the B-list for that matter. Poor guy’s stuck on the F-list with a percentage that’s best left unmentioned.
 

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