Born in 1960 in Sarajevo, on a movie set. Graduated Film and TV Directing from the Academy of Dramatic Arts in Zagreb. During his studies he directed films that achieved European and world recognition. After his studies he made two TV films and a large number of authorial TV shows.

Simultaneously, he was working in film as a First Assistant Director. His own first feature film Hamburg Altona brought him his first professional awards, but war brought on a period of isolation from film, which lasted for many years. During that time he was engaged in advertising, making commercials, corporate films and music videos.

Chasing a Dream is his first film after a 20-year break.