According to the press release I just got, the Mississippi Gulf Coast is hosting it's first annual film and music festival. They have an open submission period right now until September 21, 2012. They are accepting music videos, TV, documentaries, and features. The festival is scheduled for November 7-11, 2012. There will also be a filmmaking expo. Submissions are being handled through Withoutabox.
http://sunandsandfestival.com/
http://sunandsandfestival.com/