<p>Film studies: the study of films that have already been completed
Film production: the process of making films, including cinematography (camera operators) and editing.</p>
<p>In most film production schools you also do film studies. But in most film studies programs, you do not get much if any production experience. From what you stated above, you want film production programs.</p>
<p>I don’t know much about CC’s in California, but look for posts by Kmazza who has written quite a bit about them on this forum. I think you will find what (s)he has to say very interesting.</p>