Average ROI: 283%
ROI Rank: 193
 
Well, Alex Holdridge may not be in the top 10%, but at least they’re not in the bottom 10% either. And hey, being on the F-List just means they’re part of a very exclusive club, right?
 

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June 30, 1977.
 

Alex Holdridge was born in Austin, Texas.
 

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Average ROI: NA
ROI Rank: NA
 
Well, Alice Wu may not have a specific rank in the Fresh Kernels Database, but I’m pretty sure she’s in the top 0.0000000001% of directors when it comes to making me laugh. Sorry, F-List status, but you can’t put a price on a good sense of humor.
 

Alice Wu is a movie director known for her work on the films “Saving Face” and “The Half of It.” She was born in San Jose, California and studied computer science at Stanford University before pursuing a career in filmmaking. Wu’s films often explore themes of identity, family, and relationships, and have received critical acclaim for their nuanced portrayals of Asian American experiences.
 

June 20, 1978
 

The birthplace of Director Alice Wu is San Jose, California.
 

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Average ROI: -76%
ROI Rank: 955
 
Well, André Téchiné may be ranked 955 out of nearly 2,000 directors in the Fresh Kernels Database, but at least they’re not in the bottom 10%! And hey, being on the F-List just means they’re part of an exclusive club, right?
 

André Téchiné is a French film director and screenwriter known for his work in the French New Wave movement. He was born on March 13, 1943, in Valence, France. Téchiné began his career as a film critic before transitioning to directing in the 1970s. He has directed over 20 films, including “Wild Reeds,” “Thieves,” and “Being 17.” Téchiné has been nominated for numerous awards, including the Palme d’Or at the Cannes Film Festival. He is known for his exploration of complex human relationships and his use of non-linear storytelling.
 

March 13, 1943.
 

André Téchiné was born in Valence, France.
 

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Average ROI: NA
ROI Rank: NA
 
Well, let’s just say Andrew L. Stone’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 with better ROI. And with a status of F-List, it’s safe to say he won’t be making any blockbuster hits anytime soon. Sorry, Andrew.
 

Andrew L. Stone was an American movie director, producer, and screenwriter. He was born on July 16, 1902, in New York City, and began his career in the film industry in the 1920s. Stone directed over 40 films during his career, including the thriller “Julie” (1956) and the musical “Stormy Weather” (1943). He was known for his attention to detail and his ability to create suspenseful and engaging films. Stone passed away on June 6, 1999, in California.
 

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Andrew L. Stone was born in New York City.
 

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Average ROI: NA
ROI Rank: NA
 
Well, let’s just say Anna Biller’s ROI is so fresh, it’s still in the produce section. And with a D-List status, she’s probably just happy to be included at all.
 

Anna Biller is an American filmmaker, screenwriter, and visual artist. She is known for her unique style of filmmaking that combines elements of classic Hollywood cinema with feminist themes and a modern sensibility. Biller has directed several feature films, including “Viva” (2007), “The Love Witch” (2016), and “The Hypnotist” (2021). She has also worked as a production designer, costume designer, and editor on many of her own films. Biller’s work has been praised for its attention to detail, vivid colors, and strong female characters.
 

January 3, 1973.
 

Anna Biller was born in Los Angeles, California.
 

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Average ROI: NA
ROI Rank: NA
 
Well, let’s just say that Apichatpong Weerasethakul’s ROI is so fresh, it’s still growing on the vine. And with a D-List status, he’s like the underdog of the film world, but hey, everyone loves a good comeback story, right?
 

Apichatpong Weerasethakul is a Thai film director, screenwriter, and film producer. He was born on July 16, 1970, in Bangkok, Thailand. He is known for his unique and experimental approach to filmmaking, often incorporating elements of surrealism and magical realism into his work. Weerasethakul has won numerous awards for his films, including the Palme d’Or at the Cannes Film Festival for his 2010 film “Uncle Boonmee Who Can Recall His Past Lives.” He is considered one of the most important and influential filmmakers in contemporary cinema.
 

July 16, 1970.
 

The birthplace of Director Apichatpong Weerasethakul is Bangkok, Thailand.
 

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Average ROI: NA
ROI Rank: NA
 
Well, let’s just say Bahman Ghobadi’s ROI is so fresh, it’s still in the produce section. And with a C-List status, he’s probably just happy to be included in the database at all.
 

Bahman Ghobadi is an Iranian-Kurdish film director, born on February 1, 1969, in Baneh, Iran. He is known for his films that explore the lives of Kurds and other marginalized groups in Iran. Ghobadi began his career as a filmmaker in the late 1990s and gained international recognition with his 2000 film, A Time for Drunken Horses, which won the Caméra d’Or at the Cannes Film Festival. He has since directed several critically acclaimed films, including Turtles Can Fly, Half Moon, and No One Knows About Persian Cats. Ghobadi’s films often address social and political issues, and he has been an outspoken advocate for Kurdish rights.
 

July 11, 1969.
 

Bahman Ghobadi was born in Baneh, Iran.
 

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Average ROI: NA
ROI Rank: NA
 
Well, let’s just say that Béla TarrÁgnes Hranitzky’s ROI is so low, it’s like trying to find a needle in a haystack…if that haystack had 1,999 other needles. And with a status of F-List, it looks like they’ll be staying there for a while. Sorry, Béla.
 

Béla Tarr is a Hungarian film director known for his unique style of long takes and slow pacing. He has directed several critically acclaimed films, including “Werckmeister Harmonies” and “The Turin Horse.” Tarr often explores themes of existentialism and the human condition in his work. He frequently collaborates with his long-time cinematographer, Ágnes Hranitzky. Tarr retired from filmmaking in 2011.
 

September 21, 1955.
 

Budapest, Hungary.
 

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Average ROI: NA
ROI Rank: NA
 
Well, let’s just say Bent Hamer’s ROI ranking 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 with a status of F-List, it looks like he’s not even trying to find that needle. Sorry, Bent.
 

Bent Hamer is a Norwegian film director, writer, and producer. He was born on December 18, 1956, in Sandefjord, Norway. Hamer is best known for his films Kitchen Stories (2003), Factotum (2005), and O’Horten (2007). He has won several awards for his work, including the Jury Prize at the Cannes Film Festival for Kitchen Stories. Hamer is also a member of the European Film Academy.
 

June 17, 1956
 

The birthplace of Director Bent Hamer is Sandefjord, Norway.
 

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Average ROI: 109%
ROI Rank: 481
 
Well, Billy Wilder may be on the F-List, but at least he’s in the top 25% of directors with a 481 ranking. I guess he’s not quite a blockbuster director, but hey, he’s no box office flop either!
 

Billy Wilder was an Austrian-born American filmmaker, screenwriter, and producer. He is known for directing classic films such as “Some Like It Hot,” “Sunset Boulevard,” and “The Apartment.” Wilder won six Academy Awards throughout his career and is considered one of the greatest filmmakers in Hollywood history. He passed away in 2002 at the age of 95.
 

June 22, 1906.
 

Billy Wilder was born in Sucha, Austria-Hungary (now known as Sucha Beskidzka, Poland) on June 22, 1906.
 

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