Oona Menges is admired for the exquisite compositions and artful lighting skills she developed while working her way up through the camera department in every genre of film.

Menges recently wrapped up shooting the highly anticipated sitcom Ruby Speaking, releasing soon on ITVX and ITV1. The show stars comedian and actress Jayde Adams, who takes on the role of Ruby, a lively and endearing character who brings chaos and laughter to her call-center workplace in Bristol, UK. The series boasts an impressive cast, including former Coronation Street and Mr. Selfridge star Katherine Kelly and Ackley Bridge star Amy-Leigh Hickman. 

Previously, Menges lensed the critically acclaimed, Apple TV+ children’s series, Lovely Little Farm, which won multiple accolades, including the BAFTA Children and Young People’s award and the Broadcast Awards UK for Best Preschool Program.

In early 2021 Menges shot LOLA, a thrilling story about sisters who discover a machine that can intercept radio and television broadcasts from the future. Directed by Andrew Legge, the 1940s period/sci-fi stars Emma Appleton and Stefanie Martini.

She also lensed The Host, directed by long-time collaborator Andy Newbery. A dark crime horror film, The Host follows a London banker whose run-ins with the Chinese cartel leads to an international adventure filled with dark secrets and consequences.

Prior to The Host, Menges worked on the web drama series Different for Girls, photographing six episodes. It is based on a novel of the same name, written by Jacquie Lawrence. The adaptation follows a group of lesbian and bisexual women whose lives and loves are as rich and complex as their heterosexual contemporaries.

Menges also lensed the mini-series Joe All Alone, based on Joanna Nadin’s bestselling novel. Joe All Alone is the story of a young boy left home alone for a week to fend for himself, dealing with new friends and a mysterious parcel of money he uncovers in the bathroom. 

The first feature film Menges shot was the 2015 investigative thriller Social Suicide, directed by Bruce Webb. The film is a loose retelling of Romeo and Juliet through a social media lens. It examines the lengths teenagers will go to, to get noticed on the internet. 

Menges also filmed several short films, including: O-T Fagbenle’s Moth (Man of the House); George Tanu’s Looking for Albert; Ian Boisvert and Drew Hoffman’s Rubicon; Lyndon Ives’ Verity; and the TV movie Elen, directed by Andy Newbery.

Menges is on the board of the Guild of British Camera Technicians and on the committee for the British Camera Operator Awards with a role as mentor for screen skills. Also a full Member of the BSC, BAFTA,  IATSE, BECTU, GBCT, WFTV.

Before becoming a DP, Menges enjoyed an extensive career working within the camera departments on various films, building the skill set she utilizes today. 

Menges is represented by Claire Best & Associates.