Studied documentary production at the Prague Film Academy FAMU (1987-1992). During his studies he worked as assistant director in the Barrandov Film Studios. He has made several documentaries such as "Temple of Nature" (1987), "Junkies", which was made in the USA in 1989, a portrait of the artist Petr Kavan entitled "Silence That Hurts" (1990), and a portrait of the British filmmaker Lindsay Anderson entitled "Oh Mr. Anderson" (1992). He made his feature debut with the film America in 1994.