Synéastes Films was created in 2010 by filmmakers Rana Kazkaz and Anas Khalaf.  With a focus on films from the Middle East, they have created international co-productions with countries such as France, Belgium, Switzerland, Jordan, Syria, Qatar, Australia, and the U.S.

Their films include Mare Nostrum, Deaf Day, Searching for the Translator, and The Translator. They also have several feature films in development. Their work has been recognised and supported by Crossroads Thessaloniki, the Mediterranean Film Institute, Abu Dhabi Shasha, Melbourne’s Co-Production Market, Europe's MEDIA fund, Interchange, Med Film Factory, the British Council, Arte, France Televisions, the French CNC, the Prince Claus Fund and the European Union, Meetings on the Bridge, and The Atelier de la Cinéfondation Cannes.