The Beyond Borders International Documentary Festival is an annual event held on the captivating island of Kastellorizo, located in the eastern Mediterranean. This prestigious festival has established itself as a prominent cultural event, bringing together filmmakers, artists, and audiences from all over the world to celebrate the power of documentary filmmaking. It has become a significant platform for exploring critical global issues through the art of storytelling, with each edition focusing on a particular theme that resonates with contemporary society.

This year’s festival centers on multiculturalism as a natural consequence of migration, with each personal story serving as an inspiration. For the 9th edition, a visual identity was created to communicate the festival’s optimistic view on migration and diversity. The design highlights the positive impacts of migration: cultural renewal, unity, and the beauty born from diversity.

The central concept portrays migration as a vibrant collection of personal stories, blending displacement, war, and resilience into a larger narrative of hope and rebirth. Distorted visuals symbolize cultural fusion, while the vivid color palette reflects the unique imprint of each story. The use of red references the iconic “Castello Rosso” of Kastellorizo, emphasizing human connection as the essence of all experiences.

This identity was applied to posters, programs, merchandise, and digital platforms, reinforcing the festival’s mission to celebrate diversity and foster dialogue through cinema.