Average ROI: NA
ROI Rank: NA
 
Well, let’s just say Nicolas Roeg’s ROI is so low, it’s like trying to find a needle in a haystack…if that haystack was made up of 1,999 other directors and he was at the bottom 1%. Sorry, Nicolas, looks like you’re on the F-List.
 

Nicolas Roeg was a British film director and cinematographer known for his innovative and unconventional approach to filmmaking. He began his career as a camera operator and worked on several notable films before making his directorial debut with the acclaimed film “Performance” in 1970. Roeg went on to direct several other influential films, including “Don’t Look Now,” “The Man Who Fell to Earth,” and “Bad Timing.” He was known for his use of non-linear storytelling, striking visuals, and themes of memory, time, and identity. Roeg passed away in 2018 at the age of 90.
 

August 15, 1928.
 

Nicolas Roeg was born in London, England.
 

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Average ROI: 282%
ROI Rank: 195
 
Well, Norton Virgien may be on the F-List, but at least he’s in the top 10% of directors with an Average ROI of 195 out of nearly 2,000. That’s something to be proud of, right?
 

Unknown.
 

June 5, 1958
 

The birthplace of Director Norton Virgien is Los Angeles, California.
 

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Average ROI: NA
ROI Rank: NA
 
Well, let’s just say Ousmane Sembene’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 D-List status, it’s safe to say he won’t be making any blockbuster hits anytime soon. Sorry, Ousmane.
 

Ousmane Sembene was a Senegalese film director and writer, often referred to as the “father of African cinema.” He was born on January 1, 1923, in Ziguinchor, Senegal, and passed away on June 9, 2007, in Dakar, Senegal. Sembene’s films often dealt with social and political issues, including colonialism, post-colonialism, and African identity. Some of his most notable films include “Black Girl” (1966), “Xala” (1975), and “Moolaadé” (2004). Sembene’s work has been recognized with numerous awards and honors, including the prestigious Prix Jean Vigo and the Lifetime Achievement Award from the Cannes Film Festival.
 

May 31, 1923
 

Ousmane Sembene was born in Ziguinchor, Senegal.
 

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Average ROI: NA
ROI Rank: NA
 
Well, let’s just say Patrick Stettner’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 percentages. And with a status of F-List, it looks like he’s not even in the same league as the rest of them. Ouch.
 

Unknown.
 

June 18, 1968
 

Patrick Stettner was born in Buffalo, New York.
 

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Average ROI: -12%
ROI Rank: 794
 
Well, Paul Thomas Anderson may be a B-List director, but he’s in the top 40% of the Fresh Kernels Database in terms of ROI. Looks like he’s got a Boogie Nights-sized bank account after all!
 

Paul Thomas Anderson is an American film director, screenwriter, and producer. He was born on June 26, 1970, in Studio City, California. Anderson began his career in the film industry in the late 1980s, working as a production assistant on various films and music videos. He made his feature film debut in 1996 with “Hard Eight” and has since directed critically acclaimed films such as “Boogie Nights,” “Magnolia,” “There Will Be Blood,” and “Phantom Thread.” Anderson is known for his unique visual style, complex characters, and exploration of themes such as family, power, and ambition. He has been nominated for multiple Academy Awards and has won numerous other awards for his work in film.
 

June 26, 1970.
 

Paul Thomas Anderson was born in Studio City, California.
 

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Average ROI: 945%
ROI Rank: 12
 
Peter Farrelly is definitely in the top 1% of directors in the Fresh Kernels Database, with an ROI that’s higher than the price of avocado toast in a trendy brunch spot. No wonder he’s A-List!
 

Peter Farrelly is an American movie director, producer, and screenwriter. He was born on December 17, 1956, in Phoenixville, Pennsylvania. Farrelly is best known for co-directing and co-writing several successful comedy films with his brother Bobby Farrelly, including Dumb and Dumber, There’s Something About Mary, and Shallow Hal. He has also directed and produced other films such as Green Book, which won the Academy Award for Best Picture in 2019. Farrelly has received numerous awards and nominations for his work in the film industry.
 

November 17, 1956.
 

Peter Farrelly was born in Phoenixville, Pennsylvania.
 

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Average ROI: -88%
ROI Rank: 996
 
Well, Peter Strickland may be ranked 996 out of nearly 2,000 directors in the Fresh Kernels Database, but at least he’s not in the bottom 50%! And hey, being on the F-List just means he’s part of an exclusive club, right?
 

Peter Strickland is a British film director, screenwriter, and musician. He was born on April 11, 1973, in Reading, Berkshire, England. Strickland is best known for his films “Berberian Sound Studio” (2012), “The Duke of Burgundy” (2014), and “In Fabric” (2018). He has won several awards for his work, including the Best Director award at the 2014 British Independent Film Awards for “The Duke of Burgundy”. Strickland is known for his unique and atmospheric style, often incorporating elements of horror and surrealism into his films.
 

June 3, 1973.
 

Peter Strickland was born in Reading, Berkshire, England.
 

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

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August 30, 1967.
 

Philipp Stölzl was born in Munich, Germany.
 

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Average ROI: NA
ROI Rank: NA
 
Well, let’s just say Q. Lee’s Average ROI is so low, they’re not even on the list. Looks like they’re living up to their F-List status! #SorryNotSorry
 

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Director Q. Lee was born in Seoul, South Korea.
 

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Average ROI: -85%
ROI Rank: 986
 
Well, Ramin Bahrani may be a C-List director, but at least he’s in the top 50% of the Fresh Kernels Database with a rank of 986. That’s a solid 49.3%!
 

Ramin Bahrani is an American film director, writer, and producer. He was born on March 20, 1975, in Winston-Salem, North Carolina. Bahrani is known for his socially conscious films that explore the lives of marginalized individuals and communities. Some of his notable works include “Man Push Cart,” “Chop Shop,” “Goodbye Solo,” and “99 Homes.” Bahrani has received critical acclaim for his films and has been recognized with numerous awards and nominations. He is considered one of the most important voices in contemporary American cinema.
 

March 20, 1975.
 

Ramin Bahrani was born in Winston-Salem, North Carolina.
 

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