A House is Not a Disco

Directed by Brian J. Smith

What if you really did put all the gays on an island?

In this vibrant portrait of queer paradise Fire Island Pines, past and present blur as the iconic beach town bands together to celebrate its legacy and redefine itself for a new, inclusive era.

A House Is Not A Disco documents a year-in-the-life in the world’s most iconic “homo-normative” community: Fire Island Pines. Situated fifty miles from New York City, this storied queer beach town finds itself in the midst of a renaissance as a new generation of Millennial homeowners reimagine The Pines for a new, more inclusive era. Filmed like a Wiseman movie on magic mushrooms, a large cast of unforgettable eccentrics, activists, drifters and first-timers reflect on the legacy of The Pines while preparing their beloved village for the biggest challenge it has faced since the AIDS crisis: rising seas caused by climate change.

Meet the Team

Brian J. Smith

Director

Brian Smith is a Texas native and NYC based actor best known for his role as ‘Will Gorski’ in the Wachowski’s hit Netflix series, "Sense8". He’s been nominated for Tony and Olivier Awards for his work on stage both on Broadway and London’s West End. The film marks Smith's directorial debut.