Casey Abrams starred in a student film, 18 minutes, while he was a student at the Idyllwide Arts Academy. The film was directed by a fellow student, Alexis Achavarria, who was only 15 when he wrote the script.

Watch after the jump.

Watch Casey Abrams talk frankly about his medical condition, Ulcerative Colitis before meeting people who also have the condition at the Intercontinental Hotel in Buckhead GA yesterday.

Rodney Ho of the Atlanta Journal Constitution interviewed him for a few minutes before his meeting.

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Casey Abrams‘ run on American Idol season 10 was nearly derailed when a flare-up of his Ulcerative Colitis sent him to the hospital. He missed a results show, a few functions and Ford commercials, but thankfully, after treatment (which included blood transfusions) he got things under control and was able to compete all the way to 6th place.

Now, Casey is set to launch a nationwide contest to raise awareness about inflammatory bowel disease. US citizens, age eighteen and older who are diagnosed with UC or Crohn’s disease, are encouraged to submit their story showcasing how they’ve been able to pursue their dreams despite their disease now through August 26, 2011 at www.IBDIcons.com.

Casey Abrams took the stage last weekend to perform a tune with Bill Cunliffe and the Resonance Big Band with Marian Petrescu in a tribute to Oscar Peterson at the Playboy Jazz festival at the Hollywood Bowl.

Watch it after the jump.