While Ismail, who remained head of Perfini, went abroad to study cinematography at the School of Theater, Film and Television at the University of California, Los Angeles, Djajakusuma began taking a larger role in Perfini.
Sementara Ismail, yang masih menjadi kepala Perfini, sedang menjalani studi sinematografi di Sekolah Teater, Film dan Televisi di Universitas California, Los Angeles, Djajakusuma mulai menjalankan peran besar pada Perfini.