Nickelodeon Animated Shorts Program

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Nickelodeon Animated Shorts Program is a variety project that was launched in 2012, where people make animated shorts at Nickelodeon Animation Studio, with the potential for them to become series for Nickelodeon and Nick Jr. Since this project was launched, the TV series Breadwinners started in 2014, along with The Loud House in 2016, and the short-form series MooseBox and Sharkdog in 2018.{{cite web|url=http://nickalive.blogspot.it/2017/10/nickelodeon-international-greenlights.html|title=NickALive!: Nickelodeon International Greenlights Two Short-Form Series From Global Animated Shorts Program|date=October 13, 2017|accessdate=January 19, 2018}}

After Brian Robbins became president of Nickelodeon, the Animated Shorts Program was succeeded by the Nickelodeon Intergalactic Shorts Program in 2019. The new program lasted for a single season and launched the Nickelodeon shows Rock Paper Scissors and Wylde Pak. The other Intergalactic Shorts Program shorts remain unreleased as of 2024.

Nickelodeon shorts

=2012–2013=

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Austin OliverGreg Worswickrowspan="2" | Completedrowspan="2" |
Baby 'StacheGary Anthony Williams
BreadwinnersSteve Borst and Gary S. "Doodles" DiRaffaeleSeries pickup (Full)Second version of the pilot.
Cabrito and ChewyAllan Jacobsen and Chuckles Austenrowspan="10" | Completedrowspan="10" |
Carrot and Stick: "Sweet Rosie"Derek Robert Iversen and Miles Hindman
Level 15Wolf-Rüdiger Bloss
LucasKyle Dunnigan
Marty's Exotic AnimalsAndrew Friedman
Odyssey Squad!Ben G. Adams
Pam & Sid's Port-a-PartyAnnie Sertich and Mindy Sterling
Tallie Peer CounselorLaura Sreebny
Wing DingsT.J. Fuller
Zombie BrothersEric Robles

=2013–2014=

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Badly Drawn Animals!Hamish Steelerowspan="3" | CompletedOne of the seven International pilot episodes included in this edition. Originally from the United Kingdom.
Bear WrestlerDeanna Rooneyrowspan="8" |
BroatsJack Cusumano
Bug SaladCarl FaruoloSeries pickup (Web shorts)
By Request PizzaArica Tuesday and Morgana Ignis (credited as Mick Ignis)rowspan="4" | Completed
Charlie and Mr. TwoTravis Braun
Earmouse and BottleBrian Morante
HoleSam Spina
The Loud House: "Bathroom Break!!"Chris SavinoSeries pickup (Full)
Louis & GeorgesRenaud Martin and Raphaël Chabassolrowspan="2" | CompletedOne of the seven International pilot episodes included in this edition. Originally from France.
Matt & Gus: "Donut Disturb"Matt Braunger
Monster PackGraham Peterson and Pedro EboliSeries pickup (Full)One of the seven International pilot episodes included in this edition. Originally from Brazil.
MooseBoxMike Scott{{Cite web |date=2016-08-12 |title=Moosebox |url=https://www.mikescottanimation.com/moosebox/ |access-date=2024-11-03 |website=MIKDOG |language=en-US}}Series pickup (Shorts)One of the seven International pilot episodes included in this edition. Originally from South Africa.
Scoop!The Brothers McLeod (Greg Mcleod and Myles Mcleod)rowspan="4" | CompletedOne of the seven International pilot episodes included in this edition. Originally from the United Kingdom.
Tech OddityMarco Ibarra and Stefie ZöhrerOne of the seven International pilot episodes included in this edition. Originally from Mexico.
Tonk's IslandMel RoachOne of the seven International pilot episodes included in this edition. Originally from Australia.
Woodstump!Zach Smith

=2014–2015=

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Title[http://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20140605005716/en/Nickelodeon-Grows-Content-Family-13-Episode-Order-Loud Nickelodeon Grows Its Content Family with 13-Episode Order of The Loud House, the First Series to Be Greenlit out of Its 2013 Animated Shorts Program | Business Wire][http://www.animationmagazine.net/events/nick-picks-global-shorts-finalists/ Nick Picks Global Shorts Finalists | Animation Magazine]

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Bad Bad BunnyTarryn Hendersonrowspan="15" | Completedrowspan="2" |
Buck 'n Lou and the Night CrewCaitlin Rose Boyle and Tara Helfer
Crazy BlockIginio StraffiOne of the eight International pilot episodes included in this edition. Originally from Italy. Co-produced with Rainbow S.r.l. (partially owned by at the time by Nickelodeon's parent company Viacom)
The Cupcakery of DoomTrevor Reece
DuckManBoyLouis Hudson and Ian RavenscroftOne of the eight International pilot episodes included in this edition. Originally from the United Kingdom. Co-produced with Dice Productions.
Feebs and Mr. TimminsSuren PereraOne of the eight International pilot episodes included in this edition. Originally from Australia.
FrancineKatie Crownrowspan="2" |
Ice Station ZedonkTom Parkinson
Jo MinkusBenjamin AndersOne of the eight International pilot episodes included in this edition. Originally from Canada.
Magic Children Doing ThingsMonica RayLater developed at Disney Television Animation according to the creator{{cite tweet|number=1443375769833537536|user=montiray|title=I am actually in the process of getting the rights back so I can maybe, one day, pitch it to another studio. But th…|date=30 September 2021}}
Meat Pie vs. The Dark AgesGabe Swarrrowspan="4" |
Off the ShelfMelody Iza (credited as Robert Iza)
The OutsidersEric Bravo
Planet ClaireWill McRobb and Chris Viscardi
Someplace AwesomeEamonn O'Neill and Marah CurranOne of the eight International pilot episodes included in this edition. Originally from Ireland.
Summer MemoriesAdam YanivSeries pickup (Full){{Cite web|url=https://www.animationmagazine.net/tv/adam-yanivs-summer-memories-now-in-production-for-wildbrain/|title = Adam Yaniv's 'Summer Memories' Now in Production for WildBrain|date = 19 November 2021}}
The Tall Tales of UrchinHamish Steelerowspan="4" | CompletedOne of the eight International pilot episodes included in this edition. Originally from the United Kingdom. Co-produced with Blink Industries.
Ugly MuttDave Hagen and Shadi Petosky
WerebeastJames LancettOne of the eight International pilot episodes included in this edition. Originally from the United Kingdom.
WoodchipsChristian VillacañasOne of the eight International pilot episodes included in this edition. Originally from Spain.

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A Boy and His Dude: "Dem Bones"Mike de Severowspan="18" | CompletedCo-produced with Baboon Animation.
BroDuelMike Annearrowspan="2" |
Earth to Allen: "Hunger Pains"Dave Schlafman
Face FaceChris PrynoskiAlso known as Space Face. Co-produced with Titmouse, Inc.
Fun Times with Rez!Chris Confortirowspan="3" |
Gumwad IslandJoe Rothenberg
Happy ZooYum Yum London
Kid Impressive: "Squid of Doom"Evan SussmanCo-produced with Hero4Hire Creative.
Learn Something with Luther and AJKylar Loya and Bill Clevelandrowspan="3" |
Low LifeMike Hollingsworth
The Magic HourNath Milburn and Andrew Melzer
MenehunesChris AlbrechtCo-produced with Titmouse, Inc.
P.E.: Paranormal EducationJordan Geary, Harold Moss, and Keith VincentCo-produced with FlickerLab.
Plunger the DragonJames Kochalkarowspan="5" |
Russel & Fox's Cruel and Unusual DetentionDan Abdo and Jason Patterson
The Squatch ScoutsChristopher Jammal
Torum TellumJim Mortensen
Ziptronik MegablastNathan Jurevicius

=2016–2017=

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Best BaddiesMax Wittertrowspan="12" | Completed
Burger BrosKevin LiCo-produced with Aardman Nathan Love.
Dia De Los TacosVincent ScalaFormerly known as Monster Taco.
Dog and SquirrelAndrea Gerstmannrowspan="3" |
FarkelsGreg Kletsel, Dessarae Bassil, and Valerie Lockhart
The Girl from Dinosaur IslandCelestino Marina
LazybonesCasey Alexander and Lizz HickeyAlso known as Lazybones: A Humerus Short.
Mini CopsNicolette Groomerowspan="2" |
My Friend PancakeRikke Asbjoern
P.E.T. AcademyRobert SmithOne of the four International pilot episodes included in this edition. Originally from the United Kingdom.
Pig and a BlanketBrendon Ingvy Gillasrowspan="2" |
Planet PanicGene Goldstein
PonyAnt BladesSeries pickup (Full){{cite press release|url=http://www.thefutoncritic.com/news/2018/03/06/nickelodeon-greenlights-original-animated-comedy-series-pony-241010/20180306nickelodeon01/|title=Nickelodeon Greenlights Original Animated Comedy Series Pony|publisher=Nickelodeon|via=The Futon Critic|date=March 6, 2018|access-date=April 15, 2020}}{{cite press release|title=Nickelodeon Debuts Brand-New Animated Series, It's Pony, Saturday, Jan. 18|url=https://www.nickpress.com/press-releases/2019/12/09/nickelodeon-debuts-brand-new-animated-series-its-pony-saturday-jan-18|publisher=Nickelodeon Press|date=December 9, 2019|access-date=April 15, 2020}}One of the four International pilot episodes included in this edition. Originally from the United Kingdom.
Ramblers!Morghan Fortier and Brett Jubinvillerowspan="2" | CompletedCo-produced with Tinman Creative.
Robo Wonder KidJoel MacKenzieFormerly known as The Myth of Robo Wonder Kid. Second version of the pilot.
SharkdogJacinth Tan Yi Ting and Raihan HarunSeries pickup (shorts and full series)One of the four International pilot episodes included in this edition. Originally from Singapore.
SlimelabNick Arciagarowspan="4" | Completedrowspan="4" |
Someone Needs to Stop Aunt Phyllis!Lisa Vandenberg
Space Mission: Danger!Lynn Wang and Ed Skudder
The Super Dooper StudiosSabine Ravn and Stine Buhl

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The Ballad of Bea & Cad: "Day Trip to the Aquarium Doom"Tim Probertrowspan="11" | CompletedCo-produced with Aardman Nathan Love.
BarbabyanPaul Noth and Patrick Nothrowspan="4" |
Camp Weedonwantcha{{cite web|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XmGx8TIShtk|title=Camp W finished short|publisher=YouTube|accessdate=August 15, 2018}}Katie Rice and Adam Wallander
Dungeon CrawlersFresherLuke
Harold & Herbert: "Dumpster Diving"Dan Krall
Harpy GeeBrianne DrouhardBased on her webcomic of the same name
Jan + BobbieHannah Watanabe-Roccorowspan="6" |
LeashesDerekh Froude and Michael Kaufman
The Prince and Mr. Whiskers{{cite web|url=https://vimeo.com/310834118|title=The Prince and Mr. Whiskers|publisher=Vimeo|date=January 11, 2019}}Cosmo Segurson
Tennis the Good BoyRonald Stanage and Andres Parada
Universal Brawlers of the UniverseKevin Sukho Lee and Tim Sievert

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Rock Paper Scissors: "TV Time"Kyle Stegina and Josh Lehrmanrowspan="2" | Series pickup (Full){{cite web|author=Alexandra Del Rosario|date=November 16, 2021|title=Nickelodeon Orders Max & The Midknights, Rock, Paper, Scissors Animated Series|url=https://deadline.com/2021/11/nickelodeon-orders-max-the-midknights-rock-paper-scissors-series-1234874845/|access-date=November 16, 2021|work=Deadline Hollywood}}{{Cite web |last=Petski |first=Denise |date=March 11, 2025 |title=Nickelodeon Greenlights ‘Wylde Pak’ 2D-Animated Series; Watch The Teaser Trailer |url=https://deadline.com/2025/03/nickelodeon-wylde-pak-animated-series-order-1236322639/ |access-date=March 11, 2025 |website=Deadline Hollywood |language=en-US}}
Wylde PakPaul Watling and Kyle Marshall

Nick Jr. shorts

Source:[http://kidscreen.com/2014/03/27/nick-jr-animated-shorts-program-launches/ Kidscreen » Archive » Nick Jr. animated shorts program launches]

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Corn & PegChris HamiltonSeries pickup (Full)co-produced with Oddbot Animation
DJ Cluck & MC MoleMatt Morganrowspan="4" | Completed
Howdy, HarrdyHenrique LiraCo-produced with Split Studio.
Hubble, Bubble and SqueakCharacterShop and Miranda Larson
Ooman and Moof: "What Are Wings?"Benedict BowenCo-produced with Karrot Animation.

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The Thing About BabiesLiza Steinberg, Ross Alvord, and Jen CastCompleted

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PRONTOsaurusEvan Sussman and Allison Dressler KramerCompletedCo-produced with Hero4Hire
Trufax: Tot CopJason Tammemägi and Méabh TammemägiSeries pickup (Full)One of the four International pilot episodes included in this edition. Premiered on the Noggin App. Originally from Ireland.

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Fur-Ever FamilyDarin McGowanCompleted

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