Born in 1964 in Zagreb, Croatia. He studied at the Academy of Arts and at the Film Academy (directing) in Zagreb.

He has worked as an assistant scenographer, scenographer, assistant director, etc. Nola has regularly been present in the theatre as a writer and a director. Four of his dramas have been staged. He is the also author of many documentaries as well as many advertising films and music videos. He has directed three feature film: Nebo sateliti (Skies, satellites, 2000), Sami (Alone, 2001), Pravo cudo (True miracle, 2007). His films have been awarded nine “Golden Arenas” at the National Film Festivals in Pula, including the ones for directing and screenplay. He has also been awarded “Oktavijan”, the film critics’ award for the best film, as well as the “Nazor” State award for the best film.