Milan Trenc (1962) graduated in graphic arts and film direction. He has worked in publishing and film. In 1991 he moved to New York where he created over a thousand illustrations and various covers for major American newspapers and magazines. His children’s book, The Night at the Museum (2003), became a Twentieth Century Fox blockbuster starring Ben Stiller (2006; sequel 2009). His films include Ghost story, The Big Time, Zen Stories, Elephant Goes to Kindergarten. For his illustration work he received Print Magazine Excellence Award in 1993 and Society of Publication Designers award in 2003. He is currently teaching film directing at the Zagreb Academy of Fine Arts.