Oona is a highly experienced and respected Cinematographer whose work spans both award winning television and acclaimed films. Known for her collaborative approach and meticulous attention to creative detail, she brings a strong storytelling sensibility to every project. Her television credits include the upcoming Band 3 HETV series ‘Majesty’ for Paramount shot on location in Wales, ITV series ‘Ruby Speaking’, and Apple TV+’s BAFTA-winning ‘Lovely Little Farm’. Her feature work includes ‘LOLA’, a 1940s-set sci-fi thriller directed by Andrew Legge; ‘The Host’, a dark crime horror by longtime collaborator Andy Newbery; and the investigative thriller ‘Social Suicide’. Her further television credits include the acclaimed mini-series ‘Joe All Alone’, which won both a BAFTA and an RTS Award, and the award-winning web drama ‘Different for Girls’. She has also shot a wide range of short films and TV movies, including ‘Moth’ (Man of the House) by O-T Fagbenle and ‘Elen’, directed by Andy Newbery. She was selected for the British Society of Cinematographers’ Emerging Cinematographers programme in 2017 and was named among American Cinematographer magazine’s Rising Stars of Cinematography in 2018.
A dedicated advocate for the industry, Oona is a full member of the BSC, BAFTA, IATSE, BECTU, GBCT, and WFTV. She has also served on the board of the Guild of British Camera Technicians , the British Camera Operator Awards committee and mentors emerging talent through ScreenSkills. Before stepping into her role as a DOP, Menges honed her craft across all areas of the camera department, developing the skills that define her work today.