Html link to multiple swf files on 1 html page

i have a html page that has multiple (20) links to video files, i would like to play these files in the same position, within the same html page. therefore saving myself having 20 html files with the separate swf files embedded. firstly i was planning on converting my .mov files to swf to make then smaller.
my query is, what is the best way to 'house' a swf file(s) that plays when clicked on the relative link on that page.
i have build the page using CSS and have limited javascript knowledge although im keen to learn.
cheers

VIDEO GALLERY --
You need a Flash player that supports a playlist. If you're good with Flash and Action Script you could build a custom player. If not, pick-one from the links below:
Wimpy Rave simple to deploy, dirt simple to update playlists by uploading media to wimpy folder.
WWD Player --
http://www.woosterwebdesign.com/flvplayer/
JW Player --
http://www.longtailvideo.com/
FlowPlayer --
http://flowplayer.org/
YouTube --
http://code.google.com/apis/youtube/getting_started.html
Nancy O.
Alt-Web Design & Publishing
Web | Graphics | Print | Media Specialists
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> I'm trying to upload multiple .swf files to my website
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