Race against time thriller Transporter tops Whatever Pictures’ scripted Mipcom offering

Finnish production company Whatever Pictures

Crime thriller Transporter headlines Finnish production company Whatever Pictures’ slate of scripted series for Mipcom next week.

The 6×45’ series, commissioned by Icelandic streamer Simmin and acquired by MTV in Finland, is a coproduction with Reykjavík-based prodco Glassriver. It follows transplant coordinator Niina on a gripping, life-or-death race against time as she tries to recover a hijacked organ meant for her sick sister.

Other series in Oulu-headquartered Whatever’s roster include political drama Finnkampen, refugee smuggling thriller Between Three Fires, assassin thriller Ice House and feel-good rural comedy Crème de la Crème.

Antti Kaarlela, CEO, Whatever Pictures said: “Whatever Pictures’ slate for Mipcom reflects our commitment to Nordic storytelling, with global appeal. We are proud to present this varied slate of dramas, feel-good comedies and thought-provoking scripted series, positioned to connect with audiences around the world.”