In the brief documentary "When did we start using passports?", director Tomás Pichardo-Espaillat and co-director Nika Zhukova explore the historical origins of one of modern travel's most essential documents. Narrated by Addison Anderson, the film traces the evolution of identification and border control from ancient times to the present day. Written by Kristin Surak, this six-minute short examines how the concept of a passport emerged as a means of regulating movement across territories, highlighting key moments such as the use of travel documents in ancient Persia and the standardization of passports in the 20th century. Through concise storytelling and archival imagery, the documentary offers viewers a quick yet insightful journey into the bureaucratic and social forces that shaped the passport system. The film ultimately questions the necessity of such documents in an increasingly interconnected world, leaving audiences to reflect on the balance between security and freedom of movement.