How to call functions in another swf

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Hi

I am trying to figure out how to call a function in one swf from another swf both of which are loaded into the same master swf.

This is my function in workPhoto.swf which is loaded into level 5 of the master.swf:

function killThumbs() {
	image_mcl.unloadClip(thumbnail_mc);
}

I want to call this function when I click on a menu item in another swf called listMenu.swf

curr_item.onPress = function(){
			//I want to call the function from here 
		};
		
		curr_item.onRelease = function(){
			Actions[this.action](this.variables);
		};

I want to call the function from the onPress so that the onRelease can perform the XML load (which currently works fine).

I tried sticking _level5.image_mcl.unloadClip(thumbnail_mc); into the onPress function, but to no avail. It seems that the function needs to be run from inside the movie.

Any suggestions?