The Framestore Podcast, our learning and talent development focused podcast made by Framestore, for Framestore, is back with another brand-new instalment. After a late-summer break, we're back with a special two-part episode reflecting on this year's 'Launchpad Insights', Framestore’s immersive work experience. Participants are divided into teams to tackle a simulated client brief and deliver a pitch by week’s end, supported by workshops, masterclasses, panels, studio access, and sneak peeks at live projects for a hands-on, creative hackathon experience. In today's episode, the first of two-parts, we're joined by Catherine Ako from our February cohort, and Vita Franchina from the May group. When Cat joined the programme, she was nearing the end of her school years and faced significant decisions about higher education and pursuing a career in the creative industries. Vita, on the other hand, had just graduated when she joined us in May and was at a pivotal point in deciding how to focus her talents and career direction. We catch up with Vita and Cat since they joined this years Launchpad Insights programme in our London studio this year. With Cat about to embark on a Games Art Degree at Hertfordshire University and Vita currently studying and working in Japan, this conversation offers valuable insights into the significance of entry-level programmes like Launchpad and their influence on the future of the industry. We explore both Vita and Cat's experiences with Launchpad Insights this year, including the software and soft skills they developed, as well as the Framestore creatives they connected with, who remain valuable sources of advice and support. We also get both Cat and Vita's take on the Framestore Dailies questions, including key learnings, lessons learnt and of course, their favourite food!  The Framestore Podcast returns this Thursday with the second instalment of our conversation with our Launchpad Insights alumni, with Anastasia Asaeva and Abi Binge from our May cohort, and Matt Nicolas from Februarys group. Stay tuned! Interested in joining next year’s Launchpad Insights programme? Apply here: https://framestore.recruitee.com/o/unpaid-work-experience?lang=en